Is this some sort of disorder?

I have a compulsion to pick at my skins. im not on any drugs and ive been doing it ever since i was little. i do most of it on my head so my hair covers it up, but i have open scabs all over my head and a few years ago it moved to also picking at my face. any hint of a pimple and i squeeze and pick until theres no sign of a pimple, but there is a huge trench in my face. my mom keeps asing me why cant i just stop and i really want to, i am very embarrased about how my face looks and i dont let anyone touch my hair or head in fear that they will ask whats with the scabs. it doesnt make me feel good, i dont thinbk its a self injury thing, its just something that i cant resist doingm, its like i have to, i even do it in my sleep.....i know its not normal but maybe someone can give me the names of some similar disorders and some sources so i can research it

Is this some sort of disorder?
Hi, you probably do need to see a doctor for treatment for OCD. I work in skincare, so I have heard of this... i found this online...Dermatillomania


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Dermatillomania (also known as compulsive skin picking or CSP) is an obsessive compulsive disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pick at one's own skin, often to the extent that damage is caused.





Sufferers of dermatillomania find skin picking to be stress relieving or gratifying rather than painful. An episode of skin-picking is often preceded by high levels of tension, anxiety, or paranoia, coupled with a seemingly irresistible "urge" or "itch" to pick.





Damage from CSP is common on the face, back, scalp, and extremities, and is usually caused by a mixture of picking, scratching, biting, and tweezing. Focus may be placed on ingrown hairs, scabs, insect bites, pimples, or cuticles. Sufferers of the condition may enter an trance-like state for periods of up to several hours, only to be confronted with the results afterward.
Reply:yes it is, you should see a doctor for a referral to a psychologist. It can probably be treated
Reply:maybe some kind of an obsessive compulsive disorder. I dont know, talk to your Dr.
Reply:When you're about to do it, stop, see what happends and do something else to confort you.





Psychotherapy might help you.