"Groundbreaking Discovery Offers Hope for Breaking Repetitive Habits"
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology has shown that a habit replacement strategy involving gentle skin-touching can help ease body-focused repetitive behaviors such as nail-biting, hair-plucking, and skin-picking. The six-week study found that 53% of participants benefited from the technique. The approach aims to provide an alternative technique for individuals who do not respond to traditional methods like decoupling or habit reversal therapy. While more research is needed, the self-help intervention was well-received by participants, with 80% reporting satisfaction and 86% recommending it to others.
