Completely Defeated

[u/DannyLynn3]

I have completely destroyed my skin.. i’ve been picking for as long as Ive remembered. I mainly only picked at my face when I was younger, and for a few years I was able to stop all together. Around 2 years ago I started again, and my skin is ruined. I don’t even remember the last time I wore anything that showed my legs. And now my picking has extended to my arms,chest, and back. I don’t know what to do, or even where to start.

[u/No_Caregiver8202]

Hang in there. This will heal overtime. I wish you nothing but the best.

[u/globalgreg]

I just started using hydro colloid patches and they have worked wonders for me in these first few days.

[u/Comfortable_Divide43]

i’m here with you. going through the same thing. i hope we both can eventually gather the courage to show our legs.

just remind yourself that the earlier you stop picking, the faster it’ll heal. the more you pick the more time it’ll take and do you really want to feel defeated even longer?

[u/beautyboothqa]

You gotta see a dermatologist. These types of scars do not easily fade unless treated seriously.