Clinical Characteristics, Sleep, and Temperament in Infants and Young Children with Problematic Hair Pulling and Skin Picking

ConclusionsFindings expand clinical understanding of HP and SP in children aged 0 –5 and provide targets (contextual factors, sleep, sensory sensitivity, persistence, and mood) for behavioral interventions. Low rates of treatment seeking highlight the need for expansion of clinical guidelines for HP and SP in this age range.
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research