I have a friend that eats her scabs mostly from her scalp, but also her skin. Is that a medical problem? She said she has been doing it for years and she is afraid that she might lose all of her hair and she cannot stop. This is note a bogus question, what can she do to stop this behavior. I think it's so wrong and gross!
2006-10-24 04:15:42 · 18 answers · asked by Cowgirl Joe 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It sounds as though it might be the beginnings or a part of OCD... obsessive comulsive disorder.
The best thing to do would be to have her go see her doctor... and to be honest about what she's doing. It's not about scabs-- it's about her attempt to keep order in her world.
There are many, many people who have this disorder and the doctor will be able to recommend treatment-- some counseling perhaps, and in some cases, medication.
It's not life threatening, of course. But, it is life limiting.
Good luck.
2006-10-24 04:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Therapy is a good place to start. The other is for her to see a doctor and find out why she has scabs on her scalp and check for signs of infection.You might try to keep your visits with her in a public place. The behaviour may stop if other people are around even if for a short time. This may stop the picking and eating while you spend some time with her and give her scalp a chance to heal.
Good Luck!
2006-10-24 04:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should see a general physician to rule out Pica (the craving and eating of things that normally are not consumed), and may need a referral for psychiatric evaluation, to rule out things such as OCD or other nervous disorders.
2006-10-24 04:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 01:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by polka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having the urge to do something causing hair loss is called trichotillomania,it occurs sometimes for short periods (when a person is under tremendous amounts of stress) or for long period and that 's when one should seek professional advice.
eating scabs is another thing..if she's ok with it ,it is ok
2006-10-24 04:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mike004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think she need to see a mental specialist that can help her deal with it. Seems like a type of obsessive compulsive disorder or something closely related to it.
2006-10-24 04:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if shes pulling out the hair too its trichotillomania and a sign of mental illness...if just eating scabs its not a big deal.
2006-10-24 04:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Night of the living dead part 100. Seriously though, she should get the courage to go and get a psych evaluation. They would be able to help her before she seriously harms herself if she hasn't already.
2006-10-24 04:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by Light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewwwww! From her scalp? That's disgusting! first, ask her why she does it. Then, tell her to stop doing it, because it's just plain disgusting, and her wounds will never heal is she, uhhh, picks them! If she still does it, you should talk to a doctor about it to see if she/he can help.
2006-10-24 04:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG. She needs professional help. Get her scalp healed and psychiatric treatment.
2006-10-24 04:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋