cuticle picking and hair pulling are believed to be closely related, in that they are natural grooming behaviors gone out of control. there are a couple of meds that help some people some of the time, but they are both severe forms of OCD. i got some help from acupuncture, when i used it to stop smoking. i can't explain it, but i share the info, just in case you can afford to try it,, Calif. medicaid will pay for acupuncture. good luck, and best wishes,, Gus