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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@itseemsyoucaughtme, Alex Kovacs, 21, Austin, TXI drew this character when I was dealing with some feelings of loneliness over being covered with bandaids and scabs. I like depicting cartoon characters with the same illness that I have because it makes me feel like less of an outcast, and a little more proud of who I am. -
@blankcanvasabstract, Jenny Glowe, 24, Akron, OHAs someone who has struggled with dermatillomania for over 10 years, there are times where I have felt "less than" or not enough because of the noticeable damage it has caused my skin. I want people who struggle with skin picking to know that they are still whole and beautiful no matter what scars, or marks they may have in their skin. Becoming comfortable showing my scars instead of tirelessly hiding them has been one of the number one factors in my healing. I hope that this drawing can help someone to feel a little less alone as well as remind them of their own beauty and worth. -
@pintsizeduh, Princess Agyeman, 16, USA -
Esther A., 14, USAThis piece is simply called "Dermatillomaniac." After not picking for a couple days, I was in an anxious and uncomfortable situation and was trying to drag my nails against smooth skin as to not damage my skin before finally giving in. When I finally got alone, I cried for a while, before calling my lovely uncle who implored me to draw or find an outlet. I sketched it out, and painted for 2 and a half hours last night, and then 4 more hours this morning. I tried my hardest to capture the anguish and despair I was feeling in that moment. -
Esther A., 14, USAThis painting was called Cotton Candy Cognizance and it was the first canvas I painted at the beginning of spring break, and quarantine. It was about my stress and insecurities, somewhat regarding dermatillomania, OCD and the anxiety I feel around my age group. Being tall, black, and having spots cover my face and speckle my arms and legs, I find my self constantly self conscious and wanted to make a piece that reflected that. -
@Myrecoverydoodles, Ella Yorke, 18, Great Britain -
Carelys Piñero Guzmán, 19, Puerto Rico -
Taylor Stuck, 20, New York
