Serious pimple picking is recognized as a disease and it is termed Dermatitis factitia, literally meaning fictional or artificial skin disorder. Sufferers of this disorder in extreme cases inflict a wide variety of injuries by cutting, piercing, tearing, burning, freezing, or slashing themselves. This compulsive skin picking is done in response to an excessive and unreasonable fear of contamination. Picking pimples may also leave acne marks in your skin which you would hate to see.

Though it is a disease, remember that making the choice to pick or not to pick is under your control. Though it is a compulsive behavior, still you can choose to break your compulsion. Use different means to control your habit. Take a strong decision to make your skin look beautiful and work for it.

Hydrate your skin with enough water. Do regular exercise. Take fresh air. These are first and foremost habits you have to undertake. Other things that will help include a balanced and nutritious diet, stress management and a good night’s rest.

Apart from the above make the following your regular habit to destress yourself:
• Walk or lay down on grass, especially in the morning.
• Watch an educational program on TV.
• Dance and be silly.
• Go outside and take deep breaths.
• Do yoga.
• Read a book.
• Get a facial – or give yourself a facial.
• Sit in the bookstore or a public library and read for free.
• Take a walk around the block.
• Sing in the shower.
• Play a computer game or video game.

It is advisable to consult a dermatologist who can guide you to solve your acne problem.