I know youre not supposed to self diagnose and stuff, but i think it's pretty safe to say that i have this condition (dermatillomania). At least something similar. I've had this behaviour since i was in grade school. When i was around 4th or 5th grade. I pick on my forehead a LOT. I'll feel around my forehead and find tiny unnoticeable bumps and dig into them until it was a bloody mess. And id pick on the scabs that arent fully healed to a bloody mess again. My forehead was horrible. It was full of dark spots and scabs. Back when i was in grade school, i used to hide them with my bangs. But not anymore. Now that i have pimples (which means that i have more things to pick on), it escalated to my cheeks lol. I also pick with tools like needles, tweezers and stuff. My forehead is quite alright now though. Although i still have quite a lot of scabs around my scalp (yes, it also escalated to there). I have a lot of dark spots that is easy to conceal. But they take a really long time to heal and i always get really embarassed to show my bare face. I've tried many times to stop myself. But i cant stop. It's just so fun and addicting. I feel down after i looked at my horrible scabs though. It's painful too. I really want to have my clear skin again.
Now that i explained that, is there anyone here with this condition that finally have clear skin? Is there any skin products that helps or tools to stop yourself? I have watched a lot of youtube videos and read articles, but i want to hear more. I have tried face masks and skin care routines. They helped the actual pimples, but i still pick on little bumps after i stopped using those products. Thank you!
