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Suggest Treatment For Repetitive And Compulsive Picking Of The Scalp

I constantly pick at my scalp if I feel a scab where I have already picked I will pick it off over and over the areas never get a chance to heal. I do all the time and don t realize I am doing it to my head hurts or I see blood. Is there any help for this OCD
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have repetitive and compulsive picking of the scalp . Well this aspect of the compulsion falls under the diagnostic categories that include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as you also methion in query , which are further a kind of neurosis . It can also be related with psychological behavior . I would suggest you to consult trained psychotherapist who specializes in treating this condition. Doctor may recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on Habit-Reversal Training (HRT) and Mindfulness Based CBT. Doctor my also use devices like habit blocker . For now divert your mind and do mind relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Repetitive And Compulsive Picking Of The Scalp

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have repetitive and compulsive picking of the scalp . Well this aspect of the compulsion falls under the diagnostic categories that include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as you also methion in query , which are further a kind of neurosis . It can also be related with psychological behavior . I would suggest you to consult trained psychotherapist who specializes in treating this condition. Doctor may recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on Habit-Reversal Training (HRT) and Mindfulness Based CBT. Doctor my also use devices like habit blocker . For now divert your mind and do mind relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari