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Nail picking disorder (onychotillomania): a case report
Ivar Snorrason1, Douglas W Woods1
1University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States.
Journal of Anxiety Disorders
|December 3, 2013
Summary
Nail picking disorder, or onychotillomania, involves excessive nail manipulation. A case study showed moderate success treating chronic nail picking with acceptance-enhanced behavior therapy, suggesting a link to other body-focused repetitive behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Nail picking disorder (onychotillomania) is a poorly researched condition.
- It shares similarities with other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling.
Observation:
- A case study focused on a male client with chronic, severe nail picking.
- The client exhibited traits consistent with other BFRBs.
Findings:
- Acceptance-enhanced behavior therapy (AEBT) was used as the treatment modality.
- The client demonstrated a moderate positive response to AEBT.
Implications:
- This case suggests AEBT may be a viable treatment for onychotillomania.
- Further research into the relationship between nail picking disorder and other BFRBs is warranted.
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