Excoriation Disorder—sometimes called Dermatillomania—is a condition where someone repeatedly picks at their skin or different parts of their body. This picking goes beyond occasional habits and can cause skin damage, emotional distress, and get in the way of daily life.
It’s considered a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) and has similarities with OCD and impulse-control challenges. The picking can feel really hard to stop, even when the person wants to.
Some folks focus on picking at scabs, acne, or things they see as imperfections, while others may pick at healthy skin.
Carolina Anxiety and OCD | Julia Markovich, LCSW
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