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How Can Trichophagia Be Treated?

Sir I am 20 year old boy,from the age of 18 I am eating my hairs from berd,from ibrows,from eyelashes and from other areas of my body,i feel tensed if I don t do the ritual,please help me,at present I am suffering from low confidence,kow self esteem,worse social image,please suggest me the treatment
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Treating the disorder of trichophagia is similar to the treatment of other impulse control disorders. The disorder is believed to causes by a chemical imbalance in the brain and can be treated with a combination of anti-depressant drugs and psychotherapy. I suggest you consult a psychologist or psychiatrist in person for treatment.


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Dr. K. V. Anand
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How Can Trichophagia Be Treated?

Hello, Treating the disorder of trichophagia is similar to the treatment of other impulse control disorders. The disorder is believed to causes by a chemical imbalance in the brain and can be treated with a combination of anti-depressant drugs and psychotherapy. I suggest you consult a psychologist or psychiatrist in person for treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand