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    GlossaryDermatillomania (Compulsive Skin Picking)

    compulsive skin picking disorder causing tissue damage and distress

    Dermatillomania, also known as Excoriation Disorder or Compulsive Skin Picking, is a mental health condition characterized by the repetitive and compulsive picking of one's own skin, often leading to tissue damage, scarring, and significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. This behavior is often driven by anxiety or stress and can be associated with other disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Treatment typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and, in some cases, medication.

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      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

      research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

      15 citations, September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
      Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
      Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders

      research Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders

      22 citations, May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
      Oral Presentations: Findings from Dermatological Studies

      research Oral Presentations: Findings from Dermatological Studies

      September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.

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