Excoriation disorder, also known as skin-picking disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by the repetitive and compulsive picking of one's skin. This behavior can lead to noticeable skin damage, infections, and scarring. Individuals may pick at healthy skin, blemishes, or scabs, often feeling a sense of tension before picking and relief afterward. The disorder is classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Treatment options may include therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and sometimes medication to help manage symptoms and reduce the urge to pick.