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I obsessivly pick sores on my hands and scalp, why can't i stop even though it hurts? is it anxiety or something else?
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Something else: If it 's not irritation (itching) then you probably have dermatillomania, which is just a fancy way of saying you obsessively pick at yourself. This is thought to be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder & may improve on an ssri antidepressant. Cognitive-behavioral therapy might also help. You could also try wearing a hat & gloves (kidding). Anxiety makes it worse.
Answered 8/22/2019
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Skin picking: Excoriation (skin picking) disorder is designated as under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in DSM 5. Your doctor can assess to determine if this is your issue and then can develop a treatment plan which may include SSRI's.
Answered 8/22/2019
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