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...

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

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) often result in noticeable physical changes, from hair loss to skin or nail damage. These...

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...

BFRBs are stubborn problems with many different inputs that must all be addressed in a comprehensive way. Getting recovered therefore...

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....

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...

Utilize the counseling center Campuses across the country and the world are equipped to make the transition as well as your time in...

Probably the single greatest source of problems in any relationship is when one partner sets out to change the other. The most successful...

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...