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Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2011 Sept-Oct; 77(5): 626
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-140946
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Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2010 Nov-Dec; 76(6): 705-707
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-140738
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Indian Pediatr
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2003 Jan; 40(1): 52-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-9822
ABSTRACT
Trichotillomania, though uncommon, is one of the causes of unexplained hair loss, especially in children. Three girls in the age group of 4-6 years were observed in our pediatric dermatology clinic to have trichotillomania. In one child, there was co-existent alopecia areata. All were referred to the child guidance clinic and they all showed improvement with behavior therapy. A close liasion between the dermatologist, psychiatrist and parents would go a long way in preventing this alopecia