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Trichotillomania

1987; Elsevier BV; Volume: 5; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0733-8635(18)30740-x

1558-0520

Sigfrid A. Muller,

Medicine and Dermatology Studies History

Trichotillomania is more common than generally appreciated and can be confused with other types of alopecia. Punch biopsies may help to confirm the diagnosis. A common-sense approach with an honest explanation may suffice, but the physician should determine whether psychiatric consultation is desirable.