Posted by platinumbride on August 29, 2005, at 11:24:21
In reply to Dermatillomania, posted by Sonya on August 26, 2005, at 13:44:52
I had a friend who pulled out all of her hair and continues to do so. She just can't help it. Wears a bandana because a wig just makes her want to pull.
I think she finally went the natural route - sam-e and fish oils I think. SSRIs did nothing for her. She also tries madly to use tools she learns in CBT.
Diane
> I just found out from another forum that what I always considered a bad habit is actually called dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) and that dermatillomania is part of the OCD spectrum of disorders. Does any else have this, and what do you do/take to control it?
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