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What are the best treatments for Dermatillomania?
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Treatment is very individual, because you have to identify why you pick, what is the root. For me, it's my anxiety. I've tried everything to combat it: behavioral therapy, meditation, pharmaceuticals, fake nails, medical marijuana and the only thing that has ever given me results is medical marijuana. It treats my anxiety, and with a lower level of anxiety, I'm no longer compelled to pick.
Posted May 17, 2017 by Jenna 350
I'm on an SSRI (Citalopram) for anxiety and am currently experimenting with a higher dose to see if it can calm the symptoms. It may be too early to tell yet. I'm still picking almost two weeks after.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Melissa 200
Trying to find inner calm. Treating myself with something good! Eg my favorite chocolate, or a hot bath.
Posted Sep 14, 2017 by Melanie 300
Therapy, support groups, having a skin care routine, and distractions such as crocheting or doing dishes.
Posted Sep 14, 2017 by Linda 4500
There is no cure all treatment for dermatillomania. The best treatment option work only when you are ready to stop. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapy options are the most common treatment options. Sometimes antidepressants or antipsychotics are prescribed in addition to therapy or as a standalone treatment. Sometimes these medications make the condition worse however, and are rarely a first line of treatment. Always ask a doctor before using over the counter medications.
Posted Oct 14, 2019 by lovetheaardvarks 3660
Psychological help, using band aids on your fingers
Posted Oct 14, 2019 by Brenda-Victoria 3600
