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From Tugs to Treatments: A Systematic Review on Pharmacological Interventions for Trichotillomania.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2024 Februrary 21
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a psychiatric disorder with dermatologic consequences, characterized by recurrent hair-pulling. It affects 1-3% of the population, and often coexists with other psychiatric disorders, leading to emotional distress. Effective management of TTM can be challenging due to underdiagnosis, symptom heterogeneity, and stigma. Pharmacological interventions, including SSRIs and NAC are commonly utilized. The objective of this review is to assess the existing literature on pharmacotherapy for trichotillomania and identify potential avenues for future research and treatment advancements. A systematic review of the literature was performed using PubMed and Scopus databases within the last 10 years. Included studies assessed pharmacotherapy for trichotillomania and provided insights into current evidence and potential directions for future research and treatment advancements. In total, 23 articles were identified that met inclusion criteria. The most successful interventions were NAC, aripiprazole, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. NAC was identified as the most impressive adjunctive therapy in treatment through its mechanism of decreased glutamate-induced excitatory neuronal damage, with adjunctive antioxidant properties. Most of the other therapeutics that were identified require further research and controlled trials to validate their findings. Even if successful therapeutic outcomes are achieved, it is important to consider the patient's comorbidities and to combine pharmacologic interventions with behavioral therapy interventions to comprehensively manage TTM.
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