Scalp Picking Disorder Quiz

Understand your scalp picking urges, effects, and daily impact over the last month in about 10 minutes. Quick 15 questions help you spot patterns and decide whether to seek support.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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7/15
Daily Impact and Support Needs (DIaSN)
Measures how much scalp picking has disrupted daily functioning and whether additional support feels needed in the past four weeks.
No impact endorsed
Impact to acknowledge
Prompt support advised
0NaNNo impact endorsed1NaNImpact to acknowledge3NaNPrompt support advised
A score of 7 falls in the “Prompt support advised” range, suggesting notable disruption or distress in daily life and a possible need for additional support.
example score
6/15
Physical Scalp Effects (PSE)
Measures self-reported physical signs and consequences on the scalp related to picking over the past four weeks.
No physical effects
Changes to check
Notable physical effects
0NaNNo physical effects1NaNChanges to check3NaNNotable physical effects
A score of 6 falls in the "Notable physical effects" range, indicating multiple or more frequent physical scalp effects were endorsed in the past four weeks.
example score
8/15
Picking Urges and Patterns (PUaP)
Measures the presence and intensity of scalp-picking urges and patterns over the past four weeks.
No pattern endorsed
Pattern to notice
Support advised
0NaNNo pattern endorsed1NaNPattern to notice3NaNSupport advised
A score of 8 falls in the “Support advised” range, suggesting more frequent or harder-to-stop urges or picking patterns in this section.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Hidden scabs and soreness
41%OF USERS
People who notice scabs, bleeding, bald spots, or scalp tenderness and want to understand whether their picking has become a pattern over the past month.
Urges during stress or boredom
34%OF USERS
People who catch themselves picking automatically when anxious, stressed, tired, or bored and want to gauge how hard it is to resist and stop.
Concerned partners and caregivers
25%OF USERS
People supporting a teen or adult who picks their scalp and want a structured way to talk about triggers, impact on daily life, and next steps.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Daily Impact and Support Needs (DIaSN)
Average
5.3
Normal range
37.6
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Physical Scalp Effects (PSE)
Average
6.9
Normal range
4.69.1
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15
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Picking Urges and Patterns (PUaP)
Average
6.7
Normal range
3.89.5
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns related to scalp picking over the past four weeks, including urges, frequency, physical effects, and impact on daily functioning. It is intended for self-reflection and does not provide a diagnosis.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 items.
Can the results diagnose excoriation disorder or identify the cause?
No; results cannot diagnose any condition or determine why symptoms occur. Itching, sores, or hair and skin changes may also be due to dermatologic or other medical conditions.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects typical experiences during the past four weeks. Answer all items using the same time frame for consistency.
When is medical care recommended?
Consider discussing concerns with a dermatologist, primary-care clinician, or a therapist familiar with body-focused repetitive behaviors. Seek urgent care for uncontrolled bleeding, fever, spreading redness, severe pain, or immediate safety risk.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Scalp Picking Disorder Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, quick 15-item scalp picking disorder quiz helps you reflect on picking urges and patterns, physical scalp effects, and impact on daily life over the past four weeks. It cannot diagnose excoriation disorder or determine its cause; itching and scalp damage can also arise from skin or medical conditions. Consider discussing concerns with a dermatologist, primary-care clinician, or therapist familiar with body-focused repetitive behaviors. Seek urgent help for uncontrolled bleeding, fever, spreading redness, severe pain, or immediate danger.

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