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How Can A Person Having Trichotillomania Regrow Hair?
Hi! Respected doctor,
I a 15 year old girl suffering from trichotillomania. I have tried so many ways to stop it but i m always face failure. As a result i have lost the hairs on the forehead. So can you tell me some remedies for growing the hair again? I will be thankfull for your generous advice .
I a 15 year old girl suffering from trichotillomania. I have tried so many ways to stop it but i m always face failure. As a result i have lost the hairs on the forehead. So can you tell me some remedies for growing the hair again? I will be thankfull for your generous advice .
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi, welcome to HCM,
Psychotherapy is must for trichotillomania. Drug which is used for this is SSRI Fluoxetine, this drug should be taken under supervision of mental health specialist.
Tab biotin 10 mg+PABA once daily.
apply beclomethasone lotion once daily.
hope this is helpful.
thanks.
Psychotherapy is must for trichotillomania. Drug which is used for this is SSRI Fluoxetine, this drug should be taken under supervision of mental health specialist.
Tab biotin 10 mg+PABA once daily.
apply beclomethasone lotion once daily.
hope this is helpful.
thanks.
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