Publications by authors named "Faris Alhomida"
Trichodynia is a common symptom, which is characterized by a painful, burning or stinging sensation of the scalp, often in patients presenting with hair loss. It is typically associated with co-morbid psychiatric conditions and remains challenging to treat, with no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) treatments currently available. We herein report the successful use of off-label onabotulinumtoxin-A in treating a patient with trichodynia who has failed conventional therapies.
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- * Treatment options are limited, with no FDA-approved therapies currently available, making management challenging for patients.
- * A case study of a 15-year-old boy treated with off-label ustekinumab showed initial mild improvement, but ultimately no significant long-term benefit, indicating the need for further research into effective treatments for HI.