Dermatillomania

Dermatillomania (pronounced: der-ma-till-o-mania), also known as Skin Picking Disorder or Excoriation Disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by the repetitive urge to pick at one's own skin, often to the extent that damage is caused.

Etymology

The term "Dermatillomania" is derived from the Greek words "derma" meaning skin, "till" meaning pull, and "mania" meaning madness or frenzy.

Definition

Dermatillomania is a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) that is classified as an Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is characterized by repeated skin picking resulting in skin lesions and significant distress or impairment in daily life.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Dermatillomania include frequent skin picking resulting in skin lesions, repeated attempts to stop the behavior, the behavior causes significant distress or impairment, the skin picking is not due to a substance or medical condition, and the skin picking is not better explained by another psychiatric disorder.

Treatment

Treatment for Dermatillomania often involves a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and medication such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).

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External links

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