Everyone picks at a bump or spot on their skin from time to time, but for some people, the behavior becomes so repetitive it causes damage and can lead to infection. In this case, it’s known as skin picking disorder…
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During ACA Open Enrollment, Picking a Plan Invites New COVID Complications
People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the “long haulers,” who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions. What type of plan is best…
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Dermatillomania in lockdown makes a skin picking compulsion feel inescapable
Scabs, scars, red-raw welts and an undeniable urge to scratch, pick, and peel – this is the skin of someone struggling with dermatillomania. While the causes behind dermatillomania, also known as excoriation disorder, are complex, an unexpected side effect of…
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