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Habit Reversal Therapy for Skin Picking Disorder
Raagini Suresh Yedidi1, John Koo1, Jenny E Murase1
1Dr. Yedidi is from Garden City Hospital, Michigan. Drs. Koo and Murase are from the Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Murase also is from the Department of Dermatology, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Mountain View, California.
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|June 8, 2023
Summary
Skin picking disorder, a condition impacting psychiatry and dermatology, can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dermatologists can use CBT techniques like habit reversal therapy (HRT) to help patients when mental health referrals are declined.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Dermatology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Skin picking disorder presents significant challenges at the intersection of psychiatric and dermatologic care.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an established treatment for individuals with skin picking disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform dermatologists about CBT techniques for managing skin picking disorder.
- To encourage the integration of habit reversal therapy (HRT) into dermatologic clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and habit reversal therapy (HRT) techniques.
- Discussion of the applicability of HRT within a dermatology setting.
Main Results:
- CBT techniques, specifically HRT, demonstrate efficacy in managing skin picking disorder.
- HRT offers a practical approach for dermatologists to implement.
Conclusions:
- Dermatologists can effectively manage skin picking disorder using CBT-based strategies like HRT.
- Implementing HRT in clinical practice can reduce the disease burden for patients who may not seek mental health referrals.
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