Excoriation (skin picking) disorder in Israeli University students: prevalence and associated mental health correlates

Leibovici, Vera; Murad, Sari; Cooper‐Kazaz, Rena; Tetro, T.; Keuthen, Nancy J.; Hadayer, Noa; Czarnowicki, Tali; Odlaug, Brian L.

doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2014.07.008

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“…Se ha reportado la alta frecuencia de estas conductas entre los estudiantes universitarios 16 , particularmente entre los de medicina 17 , por lo que conocer sus características y prevalencia parece importante. Nuestro estudio señaló que 22,2% de la muestra siente siempre o casi siempre la necesidad o impulso de rascar su piel.…”

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Caracterización fenomenológica de las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo y el trastorno por excoriación en estudiantes universitarios

Martínez-Aguayo¹,

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Nahuelcura³

et al. 2017

Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr.

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Caracterización fenomenológica de las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo y el trastorno por excoriación en estudiantes universitarios

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et al. 2017

Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr.

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“…Picking behaviours are not restricted to clinically relevant symptoms, but represent a phenomenon of different intensity ( 10 – 12 ). It is estimated that pathological excoriation occurs in 1.4–5.4% of adults ( 13 , 14 ) whereas the transient, subclinical manifestations of the disorder affect 62.7% of the general population ( 11 ) and even 91.7% of university sample ( 10 ).…”

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Dissociative Experiences Mediate the Relationship Between Traumatic Life Events and Types of Skin Picking. Findings From Non-clinical Sample

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Aim: Skin-picking (excoriation) disorder is considered as a form of maladaptive coping methods used by individuals who have difficulties in applying more adaptive strategies. Skin-picking development has been suggested to be preceded by traumatic life events. Dissociative symptoms have been reported as experienced by skin-picking sufferers during picking episodes. The purpose of the study was to examine whether the link between trauma and automatic type of skin-picking is mediated by the frequency of dissociative experiences, and whether the COVID-19 pandemic conditions have changed this relationship in any way.Methods: The study sample consisted of 594 adults (76% women) aged from 18 to 60. Traumatic life events, dissociative experiences, and types of skin-picking (focused vs. automatic) were assessed with self-report questionnaires. Mediation analyses and multigroup path analyses were carried out.Results: Dissociative experiences partially mediated the link between traumatic events and both types of skin-picking. The model was robust considering the conditions in which survey was filled out (pre-pandemic vs. pandemic).Conclusions: Traumatic life events and dissociative experiences are associated with both automatic and focused skin-picking regardless of pandemic conditions. Further studies are needed to understand mechanisms underlying the relationship between dissociation and skin-picking styles.

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“…With prevalence rates estimated at 0.5 to 2.0 % for trichotillomania and 1.4 to 5.4 % for skin picking disorder, these body-focused repetitive behavior disorders (BFRBs) represent common and oftentimes disabling health problems [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Characterized by persistent and recurrent patterns of excessive grooming, trichotillomania, and skin picking disorder are frequently associated with impaired functioning, reduced quality of life, poor self-esteem, and even medical complications such as trichobezoars and infections [7][8][9][10][11][12].…”

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Review of Psychopharmacological Approaches for Trichotillomania and Other Body-Focused Behaviors

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Trichotillomania I Skin picking I Excoriation I Hair pulling I Pharmacology I Treatment Opinion statement N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a safe, generally well-tolerated option for these disorders, and so I usually suggest a trial of NAC. If after 3 months and no response, I consider other options. If the person has urges to pull or pick and they have first-degree relatives with addictions, then I suggest a trial of naltrexone. If they have significant anxiety or depression co-occurring with the pulling, I often suggest clomipramine as a possible treatment for both conditions. In the case of skin picking with co-occurring depression or anxiety, I recommend a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Although we only have open-label data to support its use, I often use dronabinol in individuals who pick or pull most of the time unconsciously. Finally, I might suggest an antipsychotic for some people who have failed all else. Due to the side effects of antipsychotic medications, I use these only as a last resort.

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Excoriation (skin picking) disorder in Israeli University students: prevalence and associated mental health correlates

Cited by 20 publications

References 19 publications

Caracterización fenomenológica de las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo y el trastorno por excoriación en estudiantes universitarios

Caracterización fenomenológica de las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo y el trastorno por excoriación en estudiantes universitarios

Dissociative Experiences Mediate the Relationship Between Traumatic Life Events and Types of Skin Picking. Findings From Non-clinical Sample

Review of Psychopharmacological Approaches for Trichotillomania and Other Body-Focused Behaviors

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