I have been victim of horrific domestic violence in every way since 2006. I began picking at my skin. I finally found out it is foliculitis BUT it s hundreds of it everywhere especially on my face. The problem is MUCH worse when my ex husband continues to use broken courts, Dcf /CPS false accusations and harass me. I know I have enough evidence to put him behind bars for SEVERAL years BUT I am not only afraid for my life but afraid of impact on my younger son. Idk what to do but my once beautiful skin is now completely filled with scars .. I even know I have picked in sleep/itched. I have wanted Laser for so long because I m too embarrassed to be in pics and even a bit agoraphobic. It gets much worse when the abuse cycles up every six months from ex. What can I do. I e been doing my own TCA peels but it s not truly taking these deep scars. At least I finally know I m not crazy ( as abusers beat your mind down to believe ) but I haven t worked since February after 24 years at same job. I ve run out of every ounce of savings, retirement , stocks etc. I am a single mom of two EXCELLENT, well mannered and respectful boys. I guess his substance abuse which caused him to abandon them for years was the best for them in long run. Unfortunately he did not abandon abusing me in any way. I want to live again in public. It s been 6-7 years and I m tired of hiding. Can stress make this disease worse ?