Publications by authors named "A Imbernon-Moya"
Trichotillomania (TTM) is an obsessive-compulsive disorder in which affected individuals recurrently pull-out hair from any region of the body, causing hair loss or alopecia. The management of TTM is a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists and consists of a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological alternatives. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has successfully been used to treat TTM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Therapeutic Challenge for Dermatologists.
Actas Dermosifiliogr
November 2024
Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the scalp that causes scarring alopecia. The etiology of AKN has been associated with an immune response vs. follicular antigens.
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- - Trichodynia is a painful sensation in the scalp often linked to various types of hair loss, including androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium, and is more common in women with psychiatric issues like anxiety and depression.
- - The exact cause of trichodynia is not well understood, but factors like substance P, inflammation, and mental health conditions may play a role in its development.
- - Currently, there's no specific treatment for trichodynia, but options like botulinum toxin A, antidepressants, and corticosteroids can be explored, prompting a call for more research into effective therapies.
Article Synopsis
- * Treatment for TTM poses challenges and typically involves both medication (like N-acetylcysteine and memantine) and therapy, with cognitive-behavioral therapy being the most effective but not always accepted by patients.
- * Alternative support methods, including the use of electronic devices and internet therapies, are proposed, while other medications show mixed results in effectiveness.