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Can BFRBs Lead to Other Health Issues?
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) Â affect approximately 1 in 20 people, impacting both those who experience them and their...

TLC
Apr 112 min read
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Is Dermatillomania Related to OCD?
Dermatillomania , also known as excoriation disorder or skin picking disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by repeated and...

TLC
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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The Most Common Types of BFRBs
Discovering the path to wellness starts with understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) . These common yet often...

TLC
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Finding Community and Connection: Online Resources for Those Affected by BFRBs
Living with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. But remember, there's a whole...

TLC
Aug 30, 20245 min read
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Is BFRB a Form Of Stimming?
Self-stimulating behaviors, also commonly known as stimming, are self-regulating habits and sounds one indulges in to deal with extreme...

TLC
May 29, 20245 min read
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My Dermatillomania Story
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...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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Personalize Your BFRB Treatment Plan in Three Steps
Step 1: Identify Your Triggers Sensory : Sensations I have before, during, and after I pull/pick (ex. scalp itches; hair feels coarse)...

TLC
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Some More Advice For Significant Others
BFRBs are stubborn problems with many different inputs that must all be addressed in a comprehensive way. Getting recovered therefore...
Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
Mar 7, 20249 min read
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Medications for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
If you are considering taking medication for BFRBs , please understand that no drug is currently approved by the Food and Drug...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 20247 min read
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N-acetylcysteine for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
What is N-acetylcysteine? N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid which can be found at nutrition and health food stores. This supplement...
Sam Szentmik
Mar 7, 20246 min read
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Surviving Freshman Year and Beyond: What You Should Know about BFRBs and College
Ellen has been involved with TLC since 1998 and attributes much of her continued success in treating her hair pulling—and in life—to the...
Ellen
Mar 7, 20246 min read
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Strategies for Skin Picking
This article was written by a BFRB community member who participated in a small group of skin pickers that met daily with Charley...

TLC
Mar 6, 202410 min read
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Is Dermatillomania an Addiction?
Dermatillomania , or skin picking, is classified as a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) and is usually exhibited by compulsive skin...

TLC
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Is Skin Biting Considered Self Harm
Skin biting , also known as dermatophagia, has become a topic of discussion due to the increasing focus on mental health and behaviors...

TLC
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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26 Tips for Skin Picking: A to Z
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...
Sam Szentmik
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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