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That's particularly true for body-focused repetitive behaviors, also called BFRBs. But most of us know them as nail biting, skin picking and even hair pulling.

Updated: 5:37 PM EST Nov 20, 2023 Jessica Brown Anchor/Reporter Some habits are harder to quit than others. That's particularly true for body-focused repetitive behaviors, also called BFRBs.

RESEARCHERS ESTIMATE ABOUT 3% OF THE US POPULATION STRUGGLES WITH A BODY FOCUSED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIOR OR BFSB. THEY USUALLY BEGIN DURING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS AND CAN LAST A LIFETIME.