Picking at scabs

[Will Grigg's on Fire]

I have a horrible habit of picking at my scabs and I hate it. I have recently decided that I'm going to stop it, but my arms are still covered in scars from where the scabs were. I hate walking in a short shirt (which is very hard since I do a lot of sport) and I really don't know how to hide the scars :S help!

[Desuetude]

I figure the scabs are from cutting? You didn't exactly make that clear.
To hide them, well if you do a lot of sports could you not get some long sleaved thermal top underneath? I know a lot of the boys in my schools wear them... and now I see you're in south Africa and think about the heat compared to England...
You could always try makeup, I know, not very manly but if you want to cover them up then it could help reduce the colour therefore people seeing. Also oils, Vitamin E I reccomend, it helps scar tissue and should have them a little less faded if you use it every day.

[Will Grigg's on Fire]

I should have elaborated... I do not cut myself, but I scratch itchy bites more than I should forming scabs which I scratch till they bleed. I do not know why I do it. It is addictive and I hate it.

[Desuetude]

I should have elaborated... I do not cut myself, but I scratch itchy bites more than I should forming scabs which I scratch till they bleed. I do not know why I do it. It is addictive and I hate it.
Ah, right. Is there anything that makes you want to scratch? You could have a skin condition? Have you been to see a doctor about it because they could prescribe you creams. I have eczema and am prescribed hydrocortisone which if you're over 18 you can also buy from a pharmacy/chemist.
I suggest you get it checked out though.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

This ain't self harm. :arrow: VT General Hospital

[Josiah7]

I figure the scabs are from cutting? You didn't exactly make that clear.
To hide them, well if you do a lot of sports could you not get some long sleaved thermal top underneath? I know a lot of the boys in my schools wear them... and now I see you're in south Africa and think about the heat compared to England...
You could always try makeup, I know, not very manly but if you want to cover them up then it could help reduce the colour therefore people seeing. Also oils, Vitamin E I reccomend, it helps scar tissue and should have them a little less faded if you use it every day.

Yeah pretty much sums it up. Try to keep the cuts etc covered with a dressing, it will keep it clean, and can help stop you picking with it.

[Sonic Boom]

I should have elaborated... I do not cut myself, but I scratch itchy bites more than I should forming scabs which I scratch till they bleed. I do not know why I do it. It is addictive and I hate it.

Rub some soap on the bites. It will sting, but it won't itch at least.

[Mortal Coil]

Yeah pretty much sums it up. Try to keep the cuts etc covered with a dressing, it will keep it clean, and can help stop you picking with it.

Yeah, cover it up. That should stop you picking. I have the same problem. Also, with your existing scars, vitamin e oil works but you have to use it consistently to see results.

[Smeagol]

I put little dot bandaids over each bite I have. It stops me from scratching, it is as annoying as hell but at least I don't get scars. You could try that.