Skin-Picking Disorder (Dermatillomania) Test

2. My skin-picking results in lesions, cuts, or other visible wounds.

3. When I’m picking my skin, it feels like I’m not in full control of my body or brain.

4. I continue to pick at my skin even after I tell myself to stop.

5. Successfully picking off an imperfect bit of skin brings a feeling of relief, at least temporarily.

6. The desire to pick at my skin feels overpowering.

7. I feel embarrassed when someone notices how much I pick my skin.

8. My attempts to stop picking at my skin are short-lived.

9. I use makeup, clothing (for example, hats or gloves), or other cover-ups to hide the after-effects of my skin-picking.

10. I feel like I go into a trance during skin-picking episodes.

11. My skin-picking makes me feel anxious, depressed, or hopeless.

12. I experience a tight, itchy, or tingly sensation on my skin that is alleviated by picking or scratching at it.

13. It feels like my skin-picking is taking over my life.

14. When I’m bored or focused on something else, I start picking at my skin.

15. I avoid situations, such as going to the beach or getting a manicure, where other people might notice the scabs or wounds caused by my skin-picking.

16. My skin picking gets worse when I’m anxious or experiencing stress.

17. Before I start picking, I scan my skin for any spots that feel dry, rough, or bumpy.

18. I pick at my skin without even realizing that I’m doing it.

19. I get angry or upset about how my skin looks after I’ve picked at it.

20. I decline social invitations because my skin-picking makes me too ashamed.