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Trichotillomania and body-focused repetitive behaviors — TLC Foundation
Hair-pulling, skin-picking, and related BFRBs: what they are and what helps.
TLC Foundation for BFRBs6 min read
The TLC Foundation is the standard non-profit for hair-pulling (trichotillomania), skin-picking (excoriation), and other body-focused repetitive behaviors. The site has a clinician directory, a free self-help guide, and active online community.
ComB (Comprehensive Behavioral) treatment is the most evidence-based approach, and TLC maintains a list of clinicians trained in it.
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