Can hair pulling be controlled?
A. In some patients, hair pulling is a strong compulsion and is unavoidable, but others can learn to control urges through willpower and awareness. Trich does not affect everybody to the same degree; in addition, some people pull scalp hair, others pull facial or body hair, and still others pull any and all hair. Q. What are the current treatments for Trichotillomania? A. Although no Trichotillomania treatment is effective for everyone, a number of treatment options have shown promise. Prescription medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy are the most successful options, although children and adolescents, in particular, have needs that are different from those of adults. Patients and doctors may need to experiment with varying combinations of treatments, medications and tools to find what works best on an individual basis. Q. Are there alternative treatments to help reduce hair pulling? A. Experts have found that depression is a contributing factor to the illness, so medication for