Recommendations For Treating Excoriation

Medications

Medications may be necessary for patients with moderate to severe forms of excoriation. The most commonly prescribed medications for this condition are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which are a type of antidepressant, and can help patients who pick their skin by reducing the anxiety and depression that can trigger episodes. Many selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are available in both tablet and liquid formulations. Patients taking this kind of medication should be closely monitored by their healthcare team for changes in mood, increased aggression, and memory changes. Possible side effects include insomnia, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, agitation, restlessness, feeling nervous, nausea, headache, and blurred vision.

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