I have read very little about this disorder and would really appreciate any advice: I find myself constantly picking at my skin, particularly my nipples. I may have folliculitis, but I aggravate it by picking at the hairs around my nipples and the subsequent scabs that develop after picking. Mostly I pick at the hairs hoping that a pimple will burst out. Any advice that would help me get over this? Is it a mental problem?
I have the same thing, particularly with bumps on my nipples, once one of the bumps became very enlarged and I got it checked out at the doctors, she recommended me to squeeze it like a spot and not to worry about it. I've had this since I was 15 when I took a large growth spurt in my bust and I'm still picking at them at the age of 22. I find it theraputic when I am stressed out, but I worry I will scar.
I also had teenage acne on my chest which attracted me to picking at the area in the first place, just letting you know you are not the only one and it's good to hear other people talk about it. My advice is to get it checked at the doctors if you are worried.
I also had teenage acne on my chest which attracted me to picking at the area in the first place, just letting you know you are not the only one and it's good to hear other people talk about it. My advice is to get it checked at the doctors if you are worried.
Thanks for yr answer. No one else seems to understand. I pick and my GP doesn't register it beyond a "bad habit". Wish I could figure it out!
Ugly, ugly habit, indeed
Ugly, ugly habit, indeed
hey,
you are not the only one!!!! do you find you pick any other parts of your body, and even tho you know you will regret it cause it scars you cant stop yourself??!! no matter what!
hate to tell you but ive been told its OCD and a way of dealing with anxiety because it provides such great relief.
I was told to try to sit with the "urge" to pick for as long as possible gradually trying to get better each time.
you are not the only one!!!! do you find you pick any other parts of your body, and even tho you know you will regret it cause it scars you cant stop yourself??!! no matter what!
hate to tell you but ive been told its OCD and a way of dealing with anxiety because it provides such great relief.
I was told to try to sit with the "urge" to pick for as long as possible gradually trying to get better each time.
I pick at my breast as well... I cant stop, it over takes me and its horrible! I look in the mirror afterwards and and horrified. I've had very large breasts since was a young girl and also bumps on my nipples. I have definitely suffered from anxiety before so that makes the most since. I am 25 now and have scarred my breasts. I am embarrassed and want to stop as well. I don't exactly enjoy it but it is strangely calming while immersed.
I also pick at my nipples, or any other large pore, i love to see pus come out, and i know that sounds gross. i find myself doing at random times, but usually there is underlying stress. good to know were not alone right?
I am 25 and have also been picking at my nipples since I was a teen. I am embarassed of the scars. I also pick at my face and found retin- A worked very well for the scars. Does anyone know if that is safe to use on your breasts (ie. cancer wise)? It is relieving to know that other people do this.