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For the past right years, i have been picking at my skin to the point of scars. what do i do?
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Please stop picking!: If picking at your skin is a nervous habit, give your hands something else to do. I like the squeezable stress balls you can purchase at the dollar store. To lighten the marks that are left from your picking, you can use hydroquinone products (over the counter or prescription).
Answered 3/18/2017
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