{"id":10054,"date":"2026-09-16T14:37:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/?p=10054"},"modified":"2026-09-16T14:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:37:07","slug":"trichotillomania-and-psychogenic-hair-loss-a-review-of-integrated-treatment-strategies-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/2026\/09\/16\/trichotillomania-and-psychogenic-hair-loss-a-review-of-integrated-treatment-strategies-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Trichotillomania and Psychogenic Hair Loss: A Review of Integrated Treatment Strategies (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of publication:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conference abstract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Mehra S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Citation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkish Journal of Dermatology. Conference: 21st Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry and 1st World Congress of Psychodermatology. Istanbul Turkey. 19(1 Supplement 1) (pp 96), 2025. Date of Publication: 01 May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abstract:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aim: Trichotillomania (TTM) and stress-related hair loss significantly impact quality of life and are often resistant to conventional dermatological treatments. Understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying compulsive hair-pulling and stress-induced alopecia is essential for improving patient outcomes. This abstract presents a review of literature on integrated treatment approaches for TTM and psychogenic alopecia. Materials and Methods: A literature review of PubMed and Cochrane databases was conducted, focusing on treatment modalities combining dermatological and psychological interventions. Studies assessing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, and pharmacological interventions for TTM were included. The review also examined adjunctive dermatological therapies such as low-level laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma. Result(s): Studies indicate that CBT and habit-reversal training are among the most effective psychological treatments for TTM. Emerging evidence suggests that mindfulness techniques and pharmacological agents, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, can complement dermatological therapies. Integrated management strategies, incorporating both psychiatric and dermatological interventions, show superior outcomes compared to monotherapy. Conclusion(s): Multimodal treatment approaches addressing both the psychological and dermatological aspects of TTM and psychogenic hair loss yield better patient outcomes. Dermatologists should consider collaborative care models incorporating psychiatric support to optimize treatment efficacy. Further research into novel therapeutic interventions is warranted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Type of publication: Conference abstract Author(s): *Mehra S. Citation: Turkish Journal of Dermatology. Conference: 21st Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry and 1st World Congress of Psychodermatology. Istanbul Turkey. 19(1 Supplement 1) (pp 96), 2025. 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