I have sores all over my arms and legs and face from picking. I take a lot of meds. What can I soak in to stop

Question

I need to soak in a bath that will not only dry the sores but also stop them from getting infected. Or worse becoming a staph infection. I have a real bad habit of picking at anything that I can feel is a bump or see. It is worse when I take my adderall. I have heard it called Meth bumps. I guess they start as little bumps or ingrown hairs, and I pick and pick until they become sores. After I pick for so long, my skin hurts. I assume from me clawing at it. I can't stop myself. I have to be doing something to were I don't look at my skin. I have used aveno oatmeal bath and that seems to dry them out some. I have tried cortisone and calamine lotion and they don't really seem to have an effect. Help, Please.

Answer 1

Wow this happened to one of my clients- unfortunately this no real cure all. You need to first cut your nails and try wearing gloves- I know it sounds corny but if you cant scratch you can't pick... Try the oatmeal on the regular and also use Lubiderm lotion it thick and will coat the skin after the oatmeal dries them. So bathe regularly, dry yourself thoroughly, use the lubiderm and try wearing gloves. Even if you only wear the gloves at night- or while your in the house.

Also try writing a journal so that you are aware how often and at what times you are more prone to pick, 2. Try putting notes up, small reminders on the fridge, at the office, etc Daily affirmations reminding you not to pick. Once you put this is your sub conscience you will be more aware of what you do. Good Luck and remind yourself you can overcome this....

Answer 2

I think the oatmeal baths are a great idea, keep them up, but I;'m afraid the best remedy is to simply STOP PICKING AT THEM!

Answer 3

oatmeal baths are suppose to be soothing and good for skin conditions

Answer 4

stop bloody picking them