Trichotillomania is a strange disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to tear out one’s hair, usually on the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Although people suffering from this pathology are aware of the harm they can do to themselves by acting in this way, they are unable to stop or control this impulse. In addition,...
In fact, a study published in the journal "JAMA Internal Medicine", showed that treatment with these drugs can be as effective as estrogen therapy, the main measure for preventing menopausal symptoms. In 2013, the American Drug Administration (FDA) approved the antidepressant serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine to treat hot flashes. For the work, Joffe’s team...
Many patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) receive medical treatment. However, there are no medications specifically designed to treat borderline personality disorder. In most cases, a particular medication is chosen because of its known properties for treating co-occurring disorders or because of symptoms of BPD that are known to be present in other conditions,...