“Can trichotillomania be treated with medication?”

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“Can trichotillomania be treated with medication?”

My sister is suffering from trichotillomania. Can this be treated with medication?

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**Dr. Rose Gomez** Psychiatrist Chicago, Il · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rose Gomez Psychiatrist Chicago, Il

Yes.

**Dr. Sireesha Kolli** Psychiatrist Red Bank, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sireesha Kolli Psychiatrist Red Bank, NJ

Yes, in some cases, trichotillomania can be responsive to SSRIs.

**Robert James Spensley** Psychiatrist Fair Oaks, California · Accepted Answer

Robert James Spensley Psychiatrist Fair Oaks, California

Since Trichotillomania is an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, any of the antidepressants useful in OCD could be helpful to her.