Weird spots, help

Jul 1, 2013

Kim B.

Aloe Vera gel works perfect for skin problems

Jul 1, 2013

Zahra M.

Do you thread or wax or pluck your eyebrows? Because if you do, it might be that your skin is allergic to waxing or can't take the plucking or threading and there's probably a rash

Jul 1, 2013

Kim B.

Maybe apply some yoghurt, it helps calming and cooling the irritated skin.

Jul 1, 2013

Kim B.

It worked for my eczema

Jul 3, 2013

Dina U.

Hi I'm a cosmetologist! There is a condition where people will rub or scratch at their skin obsessively. Dermatillomania, its a form of OCD. Its characterized mostly by picking at skin but rubbing is also another method. If its not that then its an anxiety issue but the meds are often the same for OCD and anxiety.
I've had a client or two with it so its not completely unheard of so don't feel weird about it. Not all doctors have experience with it though so it might take some convincing for them to look into it. There are not many options for therapy besides drugs but I have heard of a girl who had a dog trained to jump on her anytime she started pulling on her hair and that helped her out a lot.
I think it was an episode of true life, if you want I'll try to look it up for you and see if that helps. 

Jul 3, 2013

Dina U.

Sorry the true life girl had Trichotillomania, but I have had clients who described their symptoms just like yours and that is basically the same as Dermatillomania but with a different execution.
Like I said, it's not unheard of so don't feel ashamed by it! The important thing is to begin a treatment before you cause any permanent damage (my client obsessively rubbed her eyebrow to the point of rubbing hairs off).
With what you're describing I'm fairly certain you have Dermatillomania, specially if you find that you are doing it without thinking about it and can't stop yourself. I'm here if you need help getting on a path to better health, whether its convincing your parents or your doctor- I'm here.
Best of luck!