Which of the following best describes excoriation disorder?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Recurrent eye plucking. There is no recognized disorder specifically involving eye plucking. However, repetitive behaviors targeting the eyes may be seen in severe body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)-related conditions. B. Recurrent lip biting. While some individuals engage in compulsive lip biting, this behavior is not classified under excoriation disorder but may be part of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) or impulse control disorders. C. Recurrent skin picking. Excoriation disorder (dermatillomania) is a mental health condition characterized by compulsive skin picking, leading to tissue damage, infections, and scarring. It is classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) in the DSM-5 and is often associated with anxiety, stress, or perfectionism. D. Recurrent hair pulling. Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) is a separate condition from excoriation disorder, involving compulsive hair pulling that results in noticeable hair loss. It is also classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5.