Research article summary (published 24 May 2003):

[Obsessive-compulsive disorders in general practice. How the obsessive-compulsive neurotic is revealed by skin and hair]

(Zwangsstörungen in der Allgemeinarztpraxis. Wie Haut und Haar den Zwangsneurotiker verraten.)

Full Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both, which cause significant personal distress or social dysfunction. OCD is a common psychiatric illness with a prevalence of 1-2%. Because most people have regular contact with primary health care services, the patient with OCD is likely to see their general practitioner even though psychological problems may not be the main reason for consultation. Early recognition of the disorder facilitates early intervention. This reduces distress, disability and burden of illness. Pharmacological treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) and cognitive-behavioral therapy have both been proven to be effective and are evidence based.

Author information

Author/s: Kordon, A (A); Broocks, A (A); Hohagen, F (F);

Affiliation: Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (MMW Fortschr Med), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2003-May; vol 145 Suppl 2 (issue ) : pp 4-7

Dates: Created 2003/10/28; Completed 2004/01/30; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 14579475, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Adult Anti-Anxiety Agents - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Behavior Therapy Child Citalopram - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Clomipramine - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Depression - diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Eczema - diagnosis; etiology Family Practice Female

Female Fluoxetine - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Fluvoxamine - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Humans Male Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - diagnosis; etiology; psychology; therapy Paroxetine - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Psychotherapy Questionnaires Schizophrenia - diagnosis Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Sertraline - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Time Factors Trichotillomania - diagnosis; etiology

Associated Chemicals: Anti-Anxiety Agents (0) ; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation (0) ; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic (0) ; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors (0) ; Clomipramine (303-49-1) ; Fluvoxamine (54739-18-3) ; Fluoxetine (54910-89-3) ; Citalopram (59729-33-8) ; Paroxetine (61869-08-7) ; Sertraline (79617-96-2)

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