Childhood Trichotilomania with Atypical Treatment Response: A Case Report

M. Das
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital (Uttarakhand)
A. Kaur
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital (Uttarakhand)
Keywords:
Trichotillomania Childhood Onset Risperidone

Abstract

Trichotillomania once was considered as a rare disorder but now it is recognized as a psychiatric illness that is not as rare as previously thought. Standard treatment guideline of this disorder, especially for children is not available till the present date. In this report, a case of childhood trichotillomania, its various diagnostic possibilities and successful treatment with Risperidone in a child has been described.


How to Cite

Das, M., & Kaur, A. (2017). Childhood Trichotilomania with Atypical Treatment Response: A Case Report. Journal of Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal, 4(1), 54-56. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v4i1.16744


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