How can i cure dermatophagia?

Antidepressants: Typically treated with antidepressant medications, since not only is there often an underlying psychiatric etiology (many patients have depression, anxiety or OCD symptoms), but antidepressants can also help decrease the urge to scratch.

You need: counseling and perhaps Cognitive Behavioral therapy since its a kind of "behavior " you have to "deal with" There are noi "Quick Fixes"!! Start with your Physician ..yes PHYSICIAN (whether you have a Family Doctor , Internist or Pediatrician) and have a sit down talk! Hope this helps! Dr Z

See a Psychiatrist: This condition is usually related to underlying anxiety disorder and/or Obsessive compulsive disorder. There are usually 2 treatments: psychosocial and pharmacological. Psychosocial treatment usually involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy whereas pharmacological treatment is medication such as Clomipramine. Its best to see a Psychiatrist to start a proper treatment plan.