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*Excoriation (skin picking) disorder*

*Excoriation (skin picking) disorder* Dear Colleague, Did you know that Excoriation (skin picking) disorder is a new, separate, formal diagnosis in DSM-5? It is included in the chapter on Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Its ICD-10 code is F42.4. *Why is it important for mental health professionals to know about?* 1. Personal and social impairment can […]