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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@shireen.thebean, Shireen Saidi, 21, Lafayette Hill, PA, 4/18/22
"Acrylic layered over oil paint was used to create a peeling effect around the fingers, which is my personal problem area. The arms are my own, and this painting closely shows how my skin-picking looks and feels." -
Karis Koris, 18, Arizona, 3/13/22
"This is a metaphorical piece. The scales represent my keratosis pilaris, which triggers my Dermatillomania on a frequent basis.The Picking Me Foundation has helped me to learn a lot not only about what I am struggling with, but also about how to help myself and others who have Dermatillomania."
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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"
