"Compulsive skin-picking, also known as dermatillomania, is a body-focused repetitive behavior affecting an estimated 1.4 percent of the population, possibly more."
"A picky pad is a sensory toy designed to provide a distraction for individuals prone to skin-picking by allowing them to pick at something else instead."
A picky pad is a sensory toy intended for those with dermatillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior characterized by compulsive skin-picking. An estimated 1.4 percent of the population is affected by this condition. The toy is a rubbery pad containing embedded beads that users can pick at, providing a satisfying alternative to skin-picking. The condition has become more prominent for some individuals over time, affecting socially acceptable picking areas like pimples and hangnails, leading to more severe picking habits.
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