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Excoriation Disorder (Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorder)By Sunitha P.S., Rashmi P
Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive spectrum mental disorder includes Excoriation disorder. Itcan be characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one’s own skin to the extentThe prevalence of excoriation disorder is exactly unknown. Prevalence of the condition inthe general population range from 1.4 to 5.4%. Body -Focused Repetitive Behaviour "(BFRB). Other types of BFRBs include pulling or picking of the hair or nails that damages thebody. Some people repeatedly scratch skin …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–17 Read article →