Meds and Therapy: Dermatillomania is a type of compulsive behavior, usually accompanied by anxiety. It is very possible that you would benefit from trying one of the antidepressants know as the ssris, which can be helpfu for compulsive behaviors. In addition, therapy could be helpful both in terms of working on relaxation skills as well as other strategies for trying to contain this behavior.
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