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What is Dermatillomania?
short by Bhuvnesh Ojha / on Friday, 11 July, 2025
Dermatillomania, also known as excoriation disorder or skin-picking disorder, is a mental health condition where a person compulsively picks or scratches their skin, causing injuries or scarring. It is a body-focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) that typically begins during adolescence but may also occur among children or adults. It falls under category of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs).
read more at Cleveland Clinic