Skin picking is often brushed off as a bad habit or a lack of willpower, but for many people it is neither simple nor ...

Who among us hasn’t picked at a scab or a particularly juicy whitehead before? As isolated incidents, they’re not usually cause for alarm, but when the picking and prodding becomes habitual, that’s ...

One of the most bothersome skin conditions is acne, and almost everyone struggles with it to some degree. Many conditions and behaviors can be developed from having acne—from popping pimples in the ...

Many people unconsciously engage in repetitive body behaviors like nail-biting or skin-picking, often triggered by stress or boredom. These actions provide temporary relief by offering sensory ...

A woman living with dermatillomania has revealed how the compulsive disorder causes her to pick at her skin for hours on end, until her face is bleeding and hurts to touch. Many people might find ...

What is picking your nose a sign of? Picking your nose isn't likely something you do in public. It's unsanitary and uncomfortable for others to witness; in some cases, you could even be hurting ...

Against the advice of dermatologists (and skincare articles) everywhere, pimple popping is practically a national pastime. Who hasn’t awoken to a pesky, juicy whitehead just begging to be squeezed?