Body-focused repetitive behavior

Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse-control behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or causing physical injury.

BFRB disorders are currently estimated to be under the obsessive–compulsive spectrum. They are also associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety.^{[citation needed]}

The cause of BFRBs is unknown.^{[citation needed]}

Emotional variables may have a differential impact on the expression of BFRBs.

Research has suggested that the urge to repetitive self-injury is similar to a body-focused repetitive behavior but others have argued that for some the condition is more akin to a substance abuse disorder.^{[citation needed]}

Researchers are investigating a possible genetic component.

BFRBs most often begin in late childhood or in the early teens.

The main BFRB disorders are: