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Dermatillomania: 22 year old lady with concern about Dermatillomania. Here is a link to NHS in the United Kingdom information about this condition: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dermatillomania/Pages/Introduction.aspx Here is also a link to OCD UK where you can find additional resources: http://www.ocduk.org Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a brilliant resource for you and you can seek it online. Good luck.

Answered 4/3/2016

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