From Childhood to Adulthood: Uncovering the Roots, Impact and Healing Way of Skin Picking Disorder
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Skin Picking Disorder, childhood experience, emotion regulation, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, fluoxetineAbstract
Skin Picking Disorder (SPD) is a mental disorder which can lead to skin lesion, abnormal emotion and other negative effects. Nowadays, SPD becomes common, but there are still research gaps and controversies about its etiology and treatment. Based on a review of researches and case studies collected, the present study analyzes the impact of childhood experiences on SPD, the influence on patients, and treatment methods. The findings of this study suggest that childhood abuse may contribute to SPD, especially emotional abuse, such as parental neglect. SPD can affect many aspects of a patient’s life, and it can leave them unable to make peace with their distress. Finally, the two mainstream approaches to treating SPD are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and drugs therapy. The purpose of this article is to provide a deeper understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of SPD, also to provide directions for preventive measures and future research.
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