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Review
. 2020 Jan;33(1):e13168.
doi: 10.1111/dth.13168. Epub 2019 Nov 25.

Trichopsychodermatology: The Psychiatric and Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Disorders

Mohammad Jafferany  1 , Arsh Patel  1
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Review

Trichopsychodermatology: The Psychiatric and Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Disorders

Mohammad Jafferany et al. Dermatol Ther. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Medical conditions involving hair are typically managed by a dermatologist. However, a significant psychosocial association has been found both in the development of hair conditions through primary pathologic involvement and as secondary comorbidity. Trichopsychodermatology is an emerging field aiming to better understand the psychiatric and psychosocial impacts of disorders involving hair. Trichotillomania or hair-pulling disorder, alopecia areata, telegenic effluvium, anagen effluvium, and cicatricial alopecia represent common conditions within trichopsychodermatology. A lack in awareness, knowledge, and training of the field exists, which can act as a barrier for improving patient outcomes. This review provides a holistic understanding of specific psychotrichologic conditions that healthcare providers may encounter in order to facilitate the process of developing high-quality future therapeutic interventions.

Keywords: Hair disorders; Psychodermatology; Trichotillomania.

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