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Is there a relation between stimulants and trichotillomania? ever since i started taking stimulants for adhd i have been pulling my hair to the point of breaking the hair and bald patches. i have tried different stimulants but they all seem to cause
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Maybe for you: Although this is not a common association with this classification of meds I can see it effecting you that way. Since they all enter the brain & stimulate various nerve endings, these meds can amplify any issue underlying your trichotillomania. It may be easier to manage if you are off stimulants.
Answered 12/11/2019
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