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People with excoriation may collect the same patches of skin over and over again, which can lead to bleeding and swollen skin in different areas of the body.
It is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is primarily considered a mental health condition, despite its physical manifestations.
Basically, when a person squeezes pimples, they gain a sense of control over their body.
There is also pleasure from what you have done, which is accompanied by the so-called dopamine reward: the squeezing process stimulates the center of the brain, which is responsible for the release of dopamine.
It is impossible to cope and resist pathological desire.
As a result of repeated behavior, the skin becomes covered with scars, non-healing wounds and is injured again.
Dermatillomania can begin at any age, but is more common in teenagers.
Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy designed specifically to treat the specific symptoms of excoriation disorder, including counter-skill training.