Past, Present, and Future of Brain Imaging Studies in Trichotillomania.
- Author:
Jiah LEE
1
;
Chul Kwon KIM
;
Yoon Jung KIM
;
Geon Ho BAHN
Author Information
1. Department of Neuropsychiatry, KyungHee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mompeian@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Neuroimaging;
Trichotillomania;
Child;
Adolescent
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Brain;
Child;
Eyebrows;
Functional Neuroimaging;
Hair;
Humans;
Neuroimaging;
Prevalence;
Scalp;
Trichotillomania
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2009;20(3):115-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder characterized by repetitive hair pulling, frequently from the scalp and/or eyebrows, leading to noticeable hair loss and functional impairment. TTM remains a poorly understood and inadequately treated disorder despite increased recognition of its prevalence. We review available neuroimaging studies conducted in patients with TTM, covering structural and functional neuroimaging in turn. Data from patients' structural and functional neuroimaging results enabled us to identify the neural circuitry involved in the manifestation of hair pulling. Finally, we highlighted the future importance of neuroimaging studies in children and adolescents with TTM.
