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    Glossary Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    mental health condition with persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform. These obsessions and compulsions can significantly interfere with daily functioning and cause considerable distress.

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      Dermatologists' Role in Interdisciplinary Care for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

      research Dermatologists’ Role in Interdisciplinary Care for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

      February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science”
      This review highlights that obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors are increasingly encountered in dermatology, often going undetected, and emphasizes the role of dermatologists in early identification and interdisciplinary treatment to address both physical and psychological aspects for improved outcomes.
      Psychocutaneous Disorders: What Are They?

      research Trastornos psicocutáneos ¿de que se trata?

      1 citations , June 2022 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar”
      This review provides updated information on primary psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, highlighting a 30% psychiatric comorbidity prevalence in dermatology outpatients, but it reports no new research findings.
      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

      research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology

      15 citations , September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
      This review discusses OCD spectrum disorders with dermatological symptoms, emphasizing their clinical features, neurobiology, and treatment options, while noting the need for more controlled studies.
      Trichotillomania: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Etiology

      research Trichotillomania

      January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”
      Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.