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Hypnotherapeutic management of alopecia areata. (Alopecia Areata)
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006 Aug;55(2):233-7.
Hypnotherapeutic management of alopecia areata.
Willemsen R, Vanderlinden J, Deconinck A, Roseeuw D.
Department of Dermatology, Academic Hospital, Free University (VUB), Brussels. riawil@scarlet.be
BACKGROUND:
Only limited data exist on the role of psychotherapy in alopecia areata (AA).
OBJECTIVE:
We sought to document the influence of hypnotherapy on psychologic well-being and clinical outcome in AA.
METHODS:
Hypnosis was used in 28 patients with extensive AA who were refractory to previous conventional treatments. It was added as a complementary treatment or used as the only treatment.
RESULTS:
In all, 21 patients, 9 with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis and 12 with extensive AA, were analyzed during a 5-year period. After treatment, all patients had a significantly lower score for anxiety and depression. Scalp hair growth of 75% to 100% was seen in 12 patients after 3 to 8 sessions of hypnotherapy. Total growth occurred in 9 of these 12 patients, including 4 patients with alopecia universalis and 2 with ophiasis. In 5 patients, a significant relapse occurred.
LIMITATIONS:
This is a preliminary study with a limited number of patients. A larger randomized study is necessary.
CONCLUSION:
Hypnotherapy may enhance the mental well-being of patients with AA and it may improve clinical outcome.
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