Compulsive picking of the skin, known medically as dermatillomania, is a compulsive behavior marked by excessive picking at parts of the body, especially the face, and is a form of self-mutilation. Children who engage in skin picking often suffer...
Acne is a condition that occurs when hormones signal the excess production of oil, which can clog the pores and create a hospitable environment for bacteria according to MedlinePlus. While this kind of acne often can be treated or will subside as...
Methamphetamines have many negative side effects, especially when used by a habitual drug user. Amphetamines are stimulants, and methamphetamine is the more common street term for illegally made drugs. It goes by other names such as meth, crystal...
Acne blemishes are a nuisance that can cause otherwise healthy skin to appear reddened and damaged. Because the blemish stands out against your skin, the temptation to pick at the skin can be one to easily give in to. An estimated 2 to 4 percent...
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug, a fact which often leads to long-term use, impacting every organ in the body from the brain to the skin. How the drug is ingested and abused is one of the biggest factors in how the skin will be impacted and...
Skin picking, or dermatillomania, is an impulse control disorder, as defined by the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV.” It is a condition where an individual picks his own skin to the point of causing skin...
Fluctuating hormones in teenagers can lead to the development of a skin condition known as acne. Acne can result in facial redness---a shared trait of rosacea, a skin condition related to blood vessels in the face. Because both conditions can...
