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I lose a lot of hair when I touch it. How to control it?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 18 years old, and I weigh 143 pounds with a height of 5.7 feet. I lose a lot of hair whenever I touch my hair, I lose five to six hair strands. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your hair loss, and I am glad you reach out to us. Losing a few hairs when combing or washing your hair is normal, but if you are noticing excessive hair loss, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. The fact that you are losi... Read Full »
My 18-year-old brother is suffering from depression. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is 18 years old; he is currently going through a tough phase of depression. He is not able to go out of the home. Currently, he has no friends to talk to. He also has a bad habit of picking his hair from his head. Bald patches are seen. Also, he gets angry about small things... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understand your concern. Unfortunately, it appears your brother suffers from trichotillomania, a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this disorder, patients have an irresistible desire to do something (hair pulli... Read Full »
Please suggest some ways to get cured of OCD, especially trichotillomania.
Query: Hello doctor,I wanted to know how to cure OCD specifically trichotillomania. Other than seeing a psychologist, is there any way of treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) without visiting a psychologist. First of all, I like to inform you that the treatment of OCD depends on the severity of OCD. If you have severe or very severe OCD, then... Read Full »