What Causes Or Triggers Skin Picking?
Contrary to the above statements where an individual may feel guilt or remorse about their appearance, there is another force at work which compels them to pick at scabs, pimples, blackheads, bug bites or any other perceived imperfections in order to maintain a “perfect appearance”. Some people have reported picking in response to a serious skin injury in which scabs begin to form. These actions relieve the itching sensation brought on by the healing process. The irony is that the damaged skin never heals, so it sets the vicious circle in motion. Picking at the skin frequently begins around adolescence with the onset of acne or eczema, but it can also begin in later years and last for quite some time. The exact origins or causes of the illness are not known. Some researchers believe that it could be biological, or that genetics may play a role in its development. There’s also a strong link between CSP and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which I think is pretty obvious. Nearly 25 pe
