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Habit of pulling skin.
I've a habit of pulling skin near my hand foot fingers since long and sometimes get to bleed due to my habit.
I've this obsession in general and more during stress and anxiety (during my exams)
Kindly treat me this is habit please..!
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Ms. Pooja Rao
Psychotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi, During a time of stress you absently pull your skin . And find that the repetitive action helps to relieve your stress .. In skin picking disorder it becomes a habit ..
You should consult to psychologist .. psychologist helps you identify the stress and other factors that triggers the skin picking.
Next Steps
consult online or in clinic
Health Tips
Apply Aloe Vera gel or coconut oil on hand and foot fingers
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Dr. Robin Victor
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Dehradun
Hello dear, skin picking disorder are commonly associated with anxiety and OCD which is treatable with medication and psychotherapy
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Visit a psychiatrist
Health Tips
Apply lots of oil on hand and foot fingers so that you are mot able to pick skin easily
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