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I suffer from Dermatillomania, or the compulsion to pick and and pull on the skin on my thumbs. I peel the skin off my thumbs up to several times per week, tear at my cuticles and often cause my thumbs to bleed and/or throb in pain. I have struggled with this problem for many years, and recently learned it has a name and there are treatments. Do you know how I can find a therapist skilled at providing treatment for this condition? I live in the Boston area.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I have gone through your complaints and you need to consult a psychiatrist for the same. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take medicine Fluoxetine but it is a prescription drug and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
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How Can Dermatillomania Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and you need to consult a psychiatrist for the same. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take medicine Fluoxetine but it is a prescription drug and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney