TLDR Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
The document titled "Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting" discussed the clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for these body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). The authors, Antje Bohne, Nancy Keuthen, and Sabine Wilhelm, highlighted that these behaviors often co-occur and can lead to significant distress and impairment. The paper reviewed various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy, emphasizing the need for further research to develop more effective treatments. The study underscored the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to improve patient outcomes.
52 citations,
October 1997 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Trichotillomania is a complex condition involving compulsive hair pulling that causes distress and hair loss.
417 citations,
March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that using the 5W1H method can improve diagnosis and management of childhood hair-pulling disorder.
22 citations,
May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
38 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
