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Washed my hands so much with ocd the skin is peeling away and its sore what can i do?
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Treatment: First, check with PCP or psychiatrist/psychologist, to ensure the diagnosis of OCD is correct. After which they may recommend medications and or therapy change or initiation as treatment. For the peeling, using mild soaps, and hand frequent hand lotion, can reduce the skin damage and drying out. PCP may rec. dermatology consult. Call 911 if thoughts of hurting your self.or others.
Answered 7/13/2014
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