About Us

MISSION

As a trusted grassroots collective in the BFRB community, Skin Picking Support strives to improve the lives of those living with compulsive skin picking by:

Promoting self-acceptance
Sharing tools of recovery
Embracing diversity among members
Providing a safe space for all
Eliminating shame through connection
Ending stigma with education

HISTORY

Following an increase of television appearances, and receiving hundreds of messages from individuals who thought they were alone in their compulsion, Angela had a goal of making a website that brought attention to dermatillomania. In 2013, the Skin Picking Support site was created as a resource for those seeking information about skin picking, or wanting to connect with Angela Hartlin.

Due to Angela’s health challenges, Skin Picking Support became inactive, though still providing a valuable space for others to learn about excoriation disorder. As a response to the influx of new members joining skin picking forums during the pandemic, Angela created a facebook support group in October of 2020 to accommodate to the growing need for support during unprecedented times. Skin Picking Support‘s instagram page was launched shortly after.

The Skin Picking Support blog was expanded in late 2022 to offer community members the chance to share their stories. Angela continues to work towards elevating the voices of those affected by chronic skin picking by hosting support group meetings and creating new opportunities for members to get involved.

SUPPORT GROUP

Skin Picking Support offers monthly, topic-based meetings on Facebook. Learn more about what our support group offers, what to expect when attending, along with guidelines for meetings.

FUNDING

We want all of our events to remain free! As a community with no financial support, we rely on donations to cover administrative costs and help keep ads off our website.

Any amount you can offer is deeply appreciated!

Visit Skin Picking Support‘s linktree for quick access to highly recommended sites, including upcoming meetings, a directory to BFRB Therapists, FAQ for Skin Pickers, and more!