I was also excited to see that dermotillomania is a thing. I've had this problem for as long as I can remember. I have scars on my legs, chest, back, arms, scalp and face that will never go away. I have noticed that they do lighten after a time. My legs are the worst, there are scar on top of other scars, although my scalp has probably suffered the most damage but the hair covers it (mostly, have to be careful where I part my hair).

Funny how I never even thought of it as a mental thing, or something that I can be rid of. There were times when I would miss the bus for school because I was up in the bathroom, in a trance, picking my legs and unable to stop even when my mom would bang on the door. Now that I know this actually has a name (how cool is that?) I can discuss it with my doctor, I've never mentioned it before because I was ashamed. I always thought it was me, that I was odd, but somehow knowing it's and actual disorder makes coming to terms with it so much easier.