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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@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." -
@kharleyat / @ktharley, Katie H., 24, Ireland, kharleyat.wordpress.com -
@brianakennedyartwork, Briana K., 24
“I suffer from Dermatillomania or Excoriation disorder. It’s a mental disorder where you compulsively pick at your skin. Many people find it gross and think it’s something that is easy to stop. Unfortunately it similar to addiction and connected with OCD. The picking actually releases endorphins in your brain helping one to feel better. I do it without even realizing it. (Like while I am sleeping)
This image is an artist rendering of how I feel during a bad episode.
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