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Constant hair pulling behaviour.
My wife was recently diagnosed with Tichotilomania and was referred to a Psychiatrist by the concerned dermatologist. Even though she is under the treatment of the learned Psychiatrist and had been taking the medicines regularly for more than a month, but her pulling of hair has not reduced leading to a huge hair loss and highly detoriating her Quality of life.
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Ms. Sanheetha Ved
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Along with medication, she needs emotional and mental support. Please get her to see a counsellor who can provide this support alongside the treatment.
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