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Self mutilation
Self mutilation (self injury, self harm, or cutting) is a symptom in which a person intentionally injures herself by cutting her skin, burning her skin, picking open wounds, pulling out hair, banging her head, etc.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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How do I get help for self-mutilation?
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What are some alternative to self mutilation?
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What're some common self mutilation disorders?
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What is the definition or description of: Self mutilation?
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What is the most common cause for self mutilation/cutting?
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What is the pleasure in self-mutilation?
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Alive. What is the pleasure in self-mutilation?
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Why are some teens getting into self mutilation?
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How some people get addicted to self-mutilation?
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How come teens get addicted to self-mutilation?
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How do I clear up old scars from self mutilation?
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What type of cutting device is typically used by teens for self mutilation/cutting?
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Are there long term care facilities for patients with self mutilation i.E. To help recovering cutters?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is branding (intentional burning) considered self-mutilation? Also, what are signs of proper healing in a burn?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you tell me if nail biting is considered as self mutilation, why isn't cutting your hair?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Diagnosed w/ mild mania. Obsessed with picking at my legs & body. Shaven hair stubble, etc. Is this some kind of self mutilation? If so, how do I stop
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I have no confidence tell me how to build self confidence?
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