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Dermatillomania treatment

Dermatillomania treatment

​An individual with ermatillomania obsessively picks or scratches their skin, leading to wounds or scarring. This disorder, sometimes referred to as excoriation disorder or skin-picking disorder, is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCDs). This illness can adversely affect a person's mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life when it causes extensive scars and damage.

The name of this illness, pronounced "derm-ah-till-oh-main-ee-ah," comes from three Greek words:

Skin: derma.
pulling Tillo (or picking).
Mania: excessive action or behavior.
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Habit reversal training to for Dermatillomania treatment

Dermatillomania is very different than OCD. It fits on the tree but is something of it's own. Yes, individuals can have both. Dermatillomania treatment is here!
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