Hi, My Mom has AD. She picks at one spot. Just seems to be something she does unconsciously. It doesn't seem to be a constant thing. Barb-thanks for the link.
Hi Mary My DH aunt has been picking off and on for several years. She does not have LBD. I haven’t found a doctor who knew what to do beyond first aid. CBD oil seemed to help calm her overall. In her case it seems to be OCD type behavior and gets triggered and then subsides.
Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders The DSM-5 included new definitions of these disorders or moved them to this category.3 Skin picking disorder (excoriation): This disorder was also recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5. It is persistent picking at the skin that results in lesions, infections, and clinically significant distress. It is prevalent in approximately 1% to 2% of the population.
He is absolutely aware of it. He stops when I tell him to stop. But he inevitably does it again. We went out to a restaurant last night and he kept going to the bathroom to check the spot on his face that he picked. He's exhausting.
My Mom has AD. She picks at one spot. Just seems to be something she does unconsciously. It doesn't seem to be a constant thing.
Barb-thanks for the link.
My DH aunt has been picking off and on for several years. She does not have LBD. I haven’t found a doctor who knew what to do beyond first aid.
CBD oil seemed to help calm her overall. In her case it seems to be OCD type behavior and gets triggered and then subsides.
Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders
The DSM-5 included new definitions of these disorders or moved them to this category.3
Skin picking disorder (excoriation): This disorder was also recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5. It is persistent picking at the skin that results in lesions, infections, and clinically significant distress. It is prevalent in approximately 1% to 2% of the population.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocd-2510663#treatment-for-ocd
source of the above
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/compulsive-skin-picking-in-the-elderly-186225.htm
It doesn't mention LBD; is your husband aware of his skin picking? Can he stop when reminded?