Dermatillomania can be hard to talk about. Let's draw about it.
This is a growing collection of art by individuals who have suffered with Skin Picking Disorder.
Acting as a visual portrayal of their journey, these drawings help other sufferers understand they're not alone.
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@elvensailor, Mia Gagel, 22, Lilburn, GA, 4/2/22
"Painting of a girl with a white dog I did. I made my own frame and added plant details. I've dealt with mental illness and picking since a very young child. I have shaky hands, I can't keep still, and I over think everything BUT I love art. Sculpting is what I'm best at since it isn't so fragile in making, but I do love painting because it's a challenge. I prefer small pieces that really cause me to focus my hands into something I want perfect.I found out about this through YouTube and I'm so excited to get involved. I've dealt with picking for so long and mixed with other mental illnesses I've also felt ugly and alone for so long. I'm really glad this is here."
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@ausgetindert, Lis Walter, 24, Non-binary, Hamburg, Germany -
@ausgetindert, Lis Walter, 24, Non-binary, Hamburg, Germany -
@ausgetindert, Lis Walter, 24, Non-binary, Hamburg, Germany -
@livsartworld, Olivia Howley, 22, Cambridge, MA, 5/10/21
"Trying to channel my frustration and also numbness regarding my skin picking behaviors. Sometimes words are not enough so symbols and pictures. I have studied art therapy , fine arts and psychology so seeing them all merge in my personal life is incredibly rewarding.I feel an incredible sense of security knowing I am not the only one who has these feelings and behaviors regarding my skin. Thank you"
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@livsartworld, Olivia Howley, 22, Cambridge, MA, 5/10/21
"Trying to channel my frustration and also numbness regarding my skin picking behaviors. Sometimes words are not enough so symbols and pictures. I have studied art therapy , fine arts and psychology so seeing them all merge in my personal life is incredibly rewarding.I feel an incredible sense of security knowing I am not the only one who has these feelings and behaviors regarding my skin. Thank you"
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@carlys.creatives, Carly Smart, 21, Great Britain
"I struggled most during lockdown, that's when it became a struggle for my day to day chores. I had too much time on my hands and spent too much of that time picking. The first lockdown was when I found myself rocking plasters all over my face! Trends have to start somewhere!" -
@ekidandan, Dani Martinez, 23, Arkansas
