Hope for skin pickers and hair pullers

NAC  (N-acetylcysteine)   has shown efficacy in clinical trials as a treatment for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorder.  NAC is readily available over the counter.  While results are very preliminary, case reports have demonstrated mostly positive results and a lack of significant side effects. 

Braun TL, Patel V, DeBord LC, Rosen T. A review of N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of grooming disorders. Int J Dermatol. 2019;58(4):502-510. doi:10.1111/ijd.14371