This is obviously a psychological problem and one that can result in permanent disfigurement. You know this. You even know you should stop. You have had a few self bombing episodes and yet still you do it.

There is a simple way out. Say to yourself that whatever happens you won’t take it out on your skin. Finding another area to attack, like your hair, will usually steer you away from the skin. Damage to your hair will not have a chance of becoming permanent ugly.

Some wear nitrile gloves all day to avoid picking. Some find that wearing an N95 mask will radically reduce and even break the habit. The masks can create problems though and if you wear one constantly, use REVIVE to keep things clean, moisturized and smooth.

The deeper causes are beyond the scope of the Skin Dork but for those of you with a bad habit who want to stop, and don’t want to wear a mask or gloves, finding a less messy self-bomb target should be easy. You’re clever. Most ‘pickers’ are usually very bright, so use that attribute.

The other thing about self-loathing and nervous habits is no one else can really see what you see. You spend too much thinking about yourself and things will go wrong. Do something for someone else and you will stop noticing flaws in yourself and your skin problems will go away. Don’t get in the house of mirrors.

Many of you resort to car loads of skincare products and gadgets while in your picking zone. You have convinced yourself that you and you alone have put the ug in ugly and those products are essential.

But they will only create more problems and often in very unpredictable ways.

The good news is that sooner rather than later you will get bored with picking and if you have scars, check out ACNE SCARRING for what to do.

The Skin Dork can help you with the TRAINING MODEL and the universal REVIVE to resolve your appearance once you have decided to stop digging holes in your face. It works.