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Old 10-05-2012, 06:24 PM   #885
glatt
 
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Our daughter in 8th grade has been having trouble with picking scabs, and although she hasn't given any signs that she likes the pain. It's just some sort of compulsion. She couldn't stop herself from picking, and felt self concious with a dozen bandaids over all the bug bites.

We ended up getting liquid bandaids and applying it every day or a couple times a day. She would still pick at the liquid bandage, but the scab underneath would have time to heal. The liquid bandage was basically a sacrificial layer. I'd suggest trying the liquid bandages. It's kind of a long shot if she really is looking for pain, but it might work.
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