Dermatillomania (Skin Picking) Screening Tool

How often do you find yourself picking at your skin, scabs, or minor imperfections?

How much time on average do you spend picking your skin each day?

Do you experience an intense urge to pick that is difficult to resist?

Have you experienced skin damage, such as bleeding, bruising, or open sores, from picking?

Do you feel a sense of tension or anxiety immediately before you start picking?

Do you feel a sense of relief, pleasure, or satisfaction while or after picking?

Have you repeatedly tried to decrease or stop skin picking without success?

Does your skin picking cause you significant emotional distress or embarrassment?

Does skin picking interfere with your ability to function at work or school?

Do you avoid social situations or public places because of the appearance of your skin?

Do you spend significant time hiding the results of picking with makeup or clothing?

Do you pick at your skin automatically without being fully aware you are doing it?

Do you pick at your skin intentionally as a way to cope with negative emotions?

Do you use instruments like tweezers, pins, or other tools to pick at your skin?

Do you find yourself searching for specific spots or textures on your skin to pick?

How much does the thought of skin picking dominate your daily thinking?

Has your skin picking resulted in permanent scarring or recurring skin infections?

Do you feel a lack of control over your skin-picking behaviors?

Do family members or friends express concern about your skin picking?

Does your skin picking cause you to be late for appointments or social engagements?