Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is a term for a group of self-harmful behaviors that involve repetitive grooming actions. BFRBs can include behaviors like nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling.
US Cases: 13million
World Cases: 247 million
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Age 13
Brain Area: inferior frontal gyrus+
Symptoms: impulsively damaging body
Progression: bite nails, pick skin, pull hair
Therapies: habit-reversal training
Medications: N-acetylcysteine, naltrexone, +
YouTube Video: Body Focused Repeitive Behaviors
Support Groups:
TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors-https://www.bfrb.org