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TLC
Aug 30, 20245 min read
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...
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TLC
May 29, 20245 min read
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...
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Liana
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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...
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Jon E. Grant, MD, JD, MPH
Mar 7, 20247 min read
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...
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Jon E. Grant, MD, JD, MPH
Mar 7, 20246 min read
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...
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TLC
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Is Dermatillomania an Addiction?
Dermatillomania, or skin picking, is classified as a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) and is usually exhibited by compulsive skin...
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TLC
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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...
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Jennie Gault, L.M.F.T.
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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...
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