Am after some help, how do I deal with this? My DS is 10 and can't stop picking at scabs until they are deep gouges. These are going to be awful scars. He's been targeting one part of himself for at least 3 months now. I spoke with the GP who prescribed some antibiotic cream to prevent infection. GP advised to speak with school for some help, so I did. We have had an assessment with a mental health service connected to the school and are waiting to see what support is offered. But in the meantime please can any help me with what to do to reduce the harm he is inflicting on himself, and what is good for healing wounds quickly. I have plenty of dressings etc, but it just seems a slow backward process hampered by re-picking and is incredibly frustrating.