Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) characterized by the recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair. It can occur in various areas of the body, such as the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. People with trichotillomania often experience tension or anxiety before pulling out their hair and a sense of relief or gratification afterward.
Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
Excoriation disorder is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) characterized by the repetitive picking at one's own skin, often to the extent of causing damage. People who engage in skin picking may focus on various areas of the body, such as the face, arms, hands, or other areas where there may be perceived imperfections or irregularities in the skin. Skin picking can lead to physical harm, scarring, and emotional distress.
Excoriation Disorder (Skin Picking)
**Both Trichotillomania, Excoriation Disorder and other body focused repetitive behaviors (nail biting, tics, etc.) are typically treated with Habit Reversal training**
