Friday, 10 January 2020

Eczema, acne and skin-picking: 'More mental health help needed'

Eczema, acne and skin-picking: 'More mental health help needed' "I felt very ashamed and I still do if I'm going through a bad flare."

For Phaedra Longhurst, 27, the effects of skin-picking disorder dermatillomania, eczema and acne are more than just skin deep. And she's not alone.

Each year, about 13 million people in the UK visit their GP with a skin complaint and a recent survey of dermatologists suggests there is insufficient access to related mental support. BBC News

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