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GlossaryDermatillomania

compulsive skin picking disorder causing tissue damage and distress

Dermatillomania, also known as Excoriation Disorder or Compulsive Skin Picking, is a mental health condition characterized by the repetitive and compulsive picking of one's own skin, often leading to tissue damage, scarring, and significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. This behavior is often driven by anxiety or stress and can be associated with other disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Treatment typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and, in some cases, medication.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology

research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology

15 citations , September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

A Series of Clinical Cases of Psychocutaneous Disorders in a Dermatology Unit in Albania

research A Series of Clinical Cases of Psychocutaneous Disorders in a Dermatology Unit in Albania

April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics”

The conclusion is that a team of skin doctors and psychiatrists is needed to better treat patients with mind-skin disorders.

research Body-focused repetitive behaviors and the dermatology patient

17 citations , August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.

research Trichodaganomania: A Curious Habit

March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.

research Under-diagnosed Psychiatric Syndrome I: Trichotillomania

March 1999 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore”

Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often needing medication and therapy for treatment.

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