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    GlossaryDermatillomania

    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.
      Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment

      research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment

      July 2012 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
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