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Yale Study Uncovers Genetic Link for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders

9 Sep 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

A Yale study involving 100 families reveals a genetic link between trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, and OCD, offering new hope for treatments for these often familial conditions.

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