CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF TRICHOTILLOMANIA WITH COMPULSIVE HAIR PULLING: A CASE REPORT FROM DR BATRA'S®
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https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i03%20(March).2506Keywords:
Trichotillomania, Hair-pulling disorder, Obsessive compulsive spectrum, Patchy alopecia, Classical homeopathy, Constitutional treatment, Dr Batra's Homeopathy ClinicAbstract
Trichotillomania is an obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder characterized by recurrent hair pulling leading to noticeable hair loss and significant psychosocial distress. This case describes a young female with chronic trichotillomania presenting with broken hairs, patchy scalp alopecia, eyebrow involvement, irritability, emotional suppression, and persistent family-related stress despite psychiatric treatment for three months. Individualized constitutional homeopathic treatment based on complete case analysis and repertorization resulted in marked reduction in hair-pulling behaviour, cessation of hair fall, visible regrowth, normalization of the scalp, and improved emotional well-being. This case demonstrates the potential role of individualized classical homeopathy in managing trichotillomania at Dr Batra's® Homeopathy Clinic.
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