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What Is Dermatillomania?
Hello! What was first diagnosed as a rash due to severe seasonal allergies has now been identified as something called dermatillomania , (pls forgive the spelling)...What is it? Where does it come from? How can I get rid of it? Its ugly and painful and frightening and has me more stressed out and upset than ever! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sincere Thanks, Julie in Texas
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Hello,
Dermatillomania is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where the person gets irresistible urge to pick skin.
This is a kind of psychiatric disorder and needs treatment from a psychiatrist provided diagnosis is true. The treatment involves both medications as well as psychotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
Dermatillomania is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where the person gets irresistible urge to pick skin.
This is a kind of psychiatric disorder and needs treatment from a psychiatrist provided diagnosis is true. The treatment involves both medications as well as psychotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
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