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Specializing in the treatment of hair pulling, skin picking, and other body focused disorders. |
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Many behaviors can be considered Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). These can include hair pulling, skin picking, severe nail biting, or excessive lip biting. |
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About body focused behaviors |
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Once thought to be a unique disorder, hair pulling is currently thought to impact 2% of the population, which could total up to 11 million people. Knowledge about the treatment of this disorder has continued to grow in recent years due to increased media coverage and brave individuals coming out and talk about their struggles. |
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Trichotillomania |
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This is also a condition that has not yet gotten mainstream recognition. It is also thought to impact at least 2% of the US population. Research suggests that it is possible to be effectively treated with behavioral therapy. |
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Skin Picking |
