I have the habit of peeling my skin off my lips and fingers. And is painful and most of the time it bleeds. Even though it heals with time, i do the same again until it bleeds and, i find myself doing it every single time. I have tried to be aware and distract myself but it never worked. For a few years it's been happening i thought it was because of dry skin but i tried ever oitment given by dermat but i developed this habit and many a times it's really hard to control. Everytime i see a lil skin coming off i peel it doens't matter if it pains or not
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It seems you have skin excoriation disorder. You need consultation for evaluation of other ocd related disorders and other comorbid conditions for best treatment.
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This looks like excoriation disorder which comes in the spectrum of impulse control disorders and ocd needs detailed investigation and treatment with safe antidepressants
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