Best way to stop bleeding?

[u/Prestigious_Insect10]

Hello, I’ve been skin picking for over 3 years now. I just recently found out that I do in fact have dermatillomania. I mostly pick at my fingers.

I notice sometimes when I pick to the point where I start to bleed, that it is very difficult to get it to stop bleeding and clot up. Any advice on how to fix this? I have a job where I’m constantly using my hands & my job provides first aid but my boss has been laying into me for using supplies for something other than emergency.

[u/oddthing757]

have you tried a styptic pencil? they’re made for shaving nicks, but they might work for your fingers