What Is Dermatillomania? The Complete Guide to Skin Picking Disorder
You're not broken. You're not weird. And you're definitely not alone. If you've ever found yourself unable to stop picking at your skin, this guide is for you.
Track urges, identify triggers, and heal with SkinAware. A compassionate approach to understanding your habits.


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It's so hard to keep track of it on your own, I feel like I now have an accountability buddy in my pocket.
Log whether you 'picked' or 'resisted' in seconds. A judgment-free interface designed to capture the moment.
Immediate help when you need it most. Access quick breathing exercises and distractions.
Uncover patterns with beautiful charts, timelines, and heatmaps. Visualize your recovery journey.
Securely document your healing. Seeing physical improvement over time is a powerful motivator.
Monitor specific areas of concern. Log healing stages of individual wounds to ensure proper recovery.
Connect with a trusted friend. Share your streaks and victories to stay motivated together.
Join a safe, moderated chat. You are not alone—connect with others who understand.
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Reflect on your day. Write down thoughts and feelings to identify emotional triggers.
Customizable notifications to check in on you. Helpful nudges to log your state and stay mindful.
Time for your evening check-in. How are you feeling?
Track on the go. Quickly log urges directly from your wrist without opening your phone.
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“This app fills a huge yawning void in the treatment of compulsive skin picking and I could not be more grateful.”
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“This is truly everything I've wanted from an app for my picking habit. It's so hard to keep track of it on your own, I feel like I now have an accountability buddy in my pocket.”
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“Found this on reddit. It's nice to have something to actually see my progress.”
“This app has been everything I've wanted! It's very well designed, super helpful for keeping track of picking and why and when.”
“I love the app already, especially the chat and the notes for if you picked. And finally, FINALLY, something that works on android aswell!!!”
“I've been using this app for months and really recommend it, it's been a huge help ^^”
“I've been using this for 5 days now and I really love it. It's a game changer. The option I resisted is nice to tap at times :) love the UI and goals section especially.”
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