The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of inositol for the
treatment of compulsive hair pulling, also known as trichotillomania. Inositol is used for
diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression,
schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism,
promoting hair growth, a skin disorder called psoriasis, and treating side effects of medical
treatment with some medications, including lithium. The hypothesis to be tested is that
Inositol will be effective and well tolerated in patients with trichotillomania compared to
placebo. The proposed study will provide needed data on the treatment of the disabling
disorder that currently lacks a clearly effective treatment.