What Is Skin Picking?

Compulsive skin picking (CSP) is also known as pathological skin picking, neurotic excoriation or dermatillomania. Along with compulsive nail biting and hair pulling, CSP is classified as an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

1. 機能

   • CSPの症状には、特に顔からの皮膚の連続的な引っ掻き、摘み取り、または剥離が含まれますが、腕、頭皮、手などの他の部分を含めることができます。 Skin picking can interfere with daily life and prevent healthy living.

   原因

   • CSP is a type of self-mutilation disorder that people turn to as a coping mechanism. An individual suffering from skin picking may have high levels of tension or anxiety. According to brainphysics.com, causes include self-soothing, stimulation when bored or a perfectionist desire to "fix" the skin.

   治療

   • 認知行動療法と習慣逆転トレーニング（HRT）は、患者が皮膚の摘み取りを逆転させ、習慣をより意識するのに役立つために使用される2つのタイプの方法です。 The patient will learn new coping skills to replace skin picking as a response to situations that may have been a cause of anxiety.

   処方薬

   • Medication can be used, along with therapy, to help treat CSP. Usually, OCD medications, such as antidepressants, are prescribed for patients with these issues. According to psychnet.com, medications used to treat CSP include Anafranil, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Lexapro, Serzone and Effexor.

   警告

   • 皮膚摘み取り症状のある患者は、他の精神疾患に悩まされないようにし、適切な治療を受けるために、完全な精神医学的評価を受ける必要があります。 Psychnet-uk.comによると、診断には、うつ病、不安、薬物乱用、体内筋障害、OCD、三葉炎または皮膚皮膚障害が含まれる場合があります。