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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M.L., United Arab Emirates
“I drew this before I knew this compulsion had a name. After posting it, I learned, and felt less alone. I’m happy there is a community of people who are openly talking about their experiences.” -
@_nickzart, Nicolás S., 19, Mexico
“I made this based on a picture of myself and my skin picking scars on which i edited the scorpio constellation as a little step towards acceptance, i chose scorpio since that's my zodiac sign, its something I identify as myself. I want to stop looking at my body as something i've "ruined" and accept it how it is, cus including scars, it's mine, and it's me. The truth is that I had been planning to recreate that pic for a while but I had been avoiding it, seeing my body brings me an uncomfortable feeling, but Picking Me Foundation gave me a reason to confront it once and for all and I'm so thankful for their invite. <3” -
@yelijelli / @yelenaavigail, Yelena, 16, California -
@aaicerg, Grecia A., 28, California -
@tardi_babe, Sofie G., 20, Georgia -
@colorfulfest / @maggieiswonderful, Margeret D., 30, Virginia
“I wanted to express a little doodle depicting mostly of my scabs (flaky skin from my late Grandfather). The lime green represent scabs, and there are some other themes. I struggle with bipolar disorder (2 hearts up and down), and PTSD resulting in borderline personality disorder. When I was drawing I wanted to express how my thoughts on how they pop up telling me to pick and at the same time focusing on my scar outlines in the mirror (no one notices unless I point them out). Despite it all I have maintained a colorful personality. Please enjoy :)" -
@sademursu, Riina T., 22, Finland
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@thepale_bluedot, Harshita B., 27, India
“Ever since my skin started breaking out in my teens, I’ve always had an issue with picking at acne even though I know it’ll leave scars. The thought of having pus and bacteria under my skin grosses me out. The scars used to make me feel so conscious, they still do some time but I’ve learnt to accept them and work on them but I haven’t been able to stop picking. The artwork was an attempt at trying to embrace the scars."
