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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Skin picking disorder
  1. Smith-Magenis syndrome 
    ... Self-injury, including biting, hitting, head banging, and skin picking, is very common. People with Smith-Magenis syndrome may have other behaviors, such as repetitive self-hugging or compulsively licking ... with this disorder have ear abnormalities that lead to hearing loss. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/smith-magenis-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Prader-Willi syndrome 
    ... temper outbursts, stubbornness, and compulsive behavior such as picking at the skin. Sleep abnormalities can also occur. Additional features of ... gene called OCA2 is associated with unusually fair skin and light-colored hair. ... in people with this disorder. However, loss of the OCA2 gene does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prader-willi-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Pitt-Hopkins syndrome 
    ... walk and developing fine motor skills such as picking up small items with their ... which are characterized by impaired communication and socialization ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/pitt-hopkins-syndrome - Genetics