Some recent research provides support for the hypothesis that antioxidant nutrition can help those struggling with skin picking. A study published in July investigated the effects of the antioxidants N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) and glutathione on lab mice who had ulcerative dermatitis (UD) from over-grooming. This behavior in mice is a promising lab model for skin picking…
I know… it’s so yummy. But more and more evidence is accumulating that milk and dairy products are bad news: they significantly contribute to acne. Epidemiological studies have suggested this for a while. A study published last year shows not only is more milk drinking associated with more acne, but skim milk drinking is even…
NAC – An Over-The-Counter Supplement That Works Better Than Medications While I don’t believe there will ever be a pill you can take that will make you stop skin picking or hair pulling, there is a supplement that might help you reduce the behaviors, if you are one of the lucky ones for whom it…
Does what you eat affect your picking? Absolutely. Perhaps you have noticed this although, more likely, it may not be something that has ever occurred to you. Just as you can be under mental and emotional stress, and physical stress from not sleeping or exercising enough (or too much), you can also experience physical stress…
