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What Causes Compulsive Skin Picking In A Child?

My daughter who is nearly 4 years old keeps picking the skin around her fingers till they bleed. Even though its sore she can’t help picking. I have watched her for the past few weeks and she does it subconsciously like she doesn’t even realise she’s doing it. I have now resorted to putting band aids on some of her fingers to help break the cycle so let’s hope that helps! What I want to know is why is she doing this subconsciously? And how can I help her?
Tue, 20 Dec 2016
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it is a habit disorder. persuade the child to avoid it. toucan consult psychologist for counselling no medicine which is against persuade the child to correct bad habit it can be done by counseling.
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What Causes Compulsive Skin Picking In A Child?

it is a habit disorder. persuade the child to avoid it. toucan consult psychologist for counselling no medicine which is against persuade the child to correct bad habit it can be done by counseling.