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Fluoxetine treatment of trichotillomania and depression in a prepubertal child.

Abstract
The case of a ten-year-old boy with a two-year history of trichotillomania and depression is presented. Imipramine was unsuccessful in treating trichotillomania and showed limited success in alleviating depression. Treatment with low-dosage fluoxetine (10 mg daily) led to marked improvement of both trichotillomania and depression.
AuthorsS H Sheikha, K D Wagner, R F Wagner Jr
JournalCutis (Cutis) Vol. 51 Issue 1 Pg. 50-2 (Jan 1993) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
PMID8419112 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Fluoxetine
  • Imipramine
Topics
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Child
  • Depressive Disorder (drug therapy)
  • Fluoxetine (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Imipramine (therapeutic use)
  • Male
  • Puberty
  • Trichotillomania (drug therapy, therapy)

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