Open AccessAutism and trichotillomania in an adolescent boy
Author(s) -
Ruziana Masiran
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2018-226270
Subject(s) - autism , medicine , psychiatry , adolescent medicine , pediatrics
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.