Examines compulsive exercise's association with emotional traits in adults with trichotillomania and skin picking disorder, suggesting screening for better treatment outcomes.
CE appears to be common in adults with trichotillomania and skin picking disorder, and CE is associated with lower openness to experience and higher trait aggression, anger, and hostility. Mental health providers should screen for CE in these patients and consider how these dimensional traits may influence treatment outcomes.
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