Autism and trichotillomania in an adolescent boy

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Sep 5:2018:bcr2018226270. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226270.

Abstract

An adolescent with autism spectrum disorder and improperly treated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder presented with recurrent hair pulling. Treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and stimulant improved these conditions.

Keywords: child and adolescent psychiatry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / complications
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy*
  • Autistic Disorder / complications
  • Autistic Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Trichotillomania / complications
  • Trichotillomania / diagnosis
  • Trichotillomania / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors