Dermatillomania
(Compulsive Skin-Picking)
Compulsive skin-picking is also referred to as 'dermatillomania'. It's also sometimes referred to as 'CSP'. We've put together some links to a number of websites and resources that talk about compulsive skin-picking (dermatillomania). Click on the links below if you'd like to take a look at any of these websites and articles.
(Please note: the following links have been included for general information purposes only. For advice or a diagnosis for any type of physical or mental health condition, always speak to your GP or an appropriate and qualified healthcare professional.)
Dermatillomania
(websites & links):
'Compulsive Skin Picking'
(Anxiety UK)
'Skin Picking Almost Destroyed Me'
(South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust)
BBC Radio 4, "Woman's Hour"
('Compulsive Skin Picking' interview, BBC i-Player)
'Skin Picking'
(OCD Symptoms)
'Compulsive Skin Picking'
(OCD Action)
'Can I Get Free Therapy or Counselling?'
(NHS Choices)
'Dermatillomania'
(Wikipedia)
'Find NHS / IAPT Counselling Services'
(NHS Choices)
Other related
pages:
Trichotillomania
(londonocd.net)
UK Charities
(links for various UK mental health charities)
Other Disorders and Conditions
(londonocd.net)
londonocd.net