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Dissociative episodes characterised by hair-pulling in a late adolescent woman.
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2023 Sep 27; Vol. 16 (9). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 27. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- A woman in late adolescence with a history of sickle cell disease, moyamoya disease, cerebrovascular accident, mild intellectual disability, post-traumatic stress disorder, functional seizures, generalised anxiety disorder and transient psychosis was referred for a psychiatry consultation. She presented with worsening episodes of dissociation characterised by compulsory hair-pulling. Limited research exists regarding patients engaging in activities of automated behaviour during episodes of dissociation. Thus, we aim to describe a case of a patient with episodes of hair-pulling during dissociative events to discuss the aetiology and treatment. We are describing the aetiology and treatment of a patient with episodes of hair-pulling during dissociative events.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2023. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-790X
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMJ case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37758661
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2022-254100