Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Explained. What are Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors?

The video discusses body-focused repetitive behaviors, specifically trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). These compulsive behaviors often start in adolescence and can cause distress and physical harm. The video explains the characteristics, triggers, and emotional aspects of these disorders. It also covers treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, and alternative therapies. The goal is to help individuals manage their compulsions and reduce the impact on their lives.

What are the two most common body-focused repetitive behaviors discussed in the video?

• Foot tapping and finger snapping

• Nose picking and ear pulling

• Hair pulling and skin picking

• Nail biting and lip biting

Which disorder is characterized by the compulsive pulling of one's own hair?

• Dermatillomania

• Trichotillomania

• Onychophagia

• Excoriation disorder

What emotional state often precedes the urge to pull hair in trichotillomania?

• Happiness

• Anxiety or tension

• Boredom

• Excitement

In excoriation disorder, what is the primary action that individuals engage in?

• Pulling hair

• Scratching scalp

• Biting nails

• Picking skin

What is a potential severe consequence of skin picking?

• Hair loss

• Cellulitis or severe scarring

• Nail damage

• Tooth decay

At what stage of life do body-focused repetitive behaviors typically begin?

• Infancy

• Adolescence

• Middle age

• Elderly

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors?

• Cognitive behavior therapy

• Hypnosis

• Decoupling

• Standard medication