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My daughter is scratching her forearm superficially when she gets upset. what should i do?
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Scratching wen upse: This could be a nervous tic. Talkj to your pediarician.
Answered 2/11/2012
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OCD or Anxiety: Could be a compulsive stress relieving behavior. If not causing any problems with the skin, is probably harmless. If damaging the skin, consult your pediatrician.
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