The impact of BFRBs is not usually felt by the patient alone. Their close friends and relatives often have to step up and provide...

Living with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. But remember, there's a whole...

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are common among children due to a combination of developmental, psychological, and...

Family history may explain body-focused repetitive behaviors . Research suggests a genetic predisposition for nail biting , hair pulling...

This nasty habit started sometime during my early childhood years. It started with the scabs I’d get as a kid that was prone to...

Step 1: Identify Your Triggers Sensory : Sensations I have before, during, and after I pull/pick (ex. scalp itches; hair feels coarse)...

Written by two youth members of the BFRB  community, this insightful article helps kid's navigate their BFRB journey. ‍ Hair pulling or...

Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of...

Written by: Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC and Sherrie Vavrichek, LCSW-C Senior Clinician, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington How do...

If you are considering taking medication for BFRBs , please understand that no drug is currently approved by the Food and Drug...

What is N-acetylcysteine? N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid which can be found at nutrition and health food stores. This supplement...

Find someone you can trust - it's okay to ask for help At school, the most important thing to do is have someone there you can trust...

Research into treatments for BFRBs , particularly hair pulling and skin picking disorder , has grown steadily over the past decade....

As the excitement grows about several milestones newborns achieve, one curious behavior often catches every parent's attention: biting...

Nail biting , also known as onychophagia, can transcend from childhood to adulthood. While it is a common habit, it may become a...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

A lone time can be a trigger so make the right choice even when no one is looking. B and-aids: try the advanced healing ones or small...

by Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. & Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC The purpose of this article is not to frighten our community or to suggest that...