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New clues to the genetic roots of hair-pulling and skin-picking
A Yale study examined potential genetic causes of two body‑focused repetitive behaviors: trichotillomania, which involves repeated hair‑p…
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A Yale study examined potential genetic causes of two body‑focused repetitive behaviors: trichotillomania, which involves repeated hair‑pulling, and excoriation disorder, characterized by repeated skin‑picking. The research focused on these disorders as part of the broader category of body‑focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). The study aimed to identify genetic factors that might underlie these conditions.
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