Exploring Treatment Devices and Approaches for Trichotillomania

Treatment for trichotillomania involves using devices such as the Atholus machine, costing around $1,000, along with test strips priced at $35. Trichotillomania is often approached with SSRIs and other serotonergic agents, showing mixed results. Naltrexone has also shown effectiveness. Trichotillomania is considered an extended version of obsessive-compulsive disorder, linked to the dorsal striatum, making it a target for treatment.