Summary
Julia Yuro, a woman from New Jersey, has a condition called dermatillomania, which causes her to compulsively pick at her skin for hours. She first noticed these tendencies as a teenager and was diagnosed in July 2025. Dermatillomania affects about 2% of people and can lead to skin damage and emotional distress.
Key Facts
- Julia Yuro lives in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- She has a condition called dermatillomania, which causes her to pick at her skin for long periods.
- Yuro started picking her skin at age 14 and showed compulsive tendencies at age 16.
- She can spend from 30 minutes to 4 hours picking her skin, mainly her face.
- Dermatillomania is an obsessive compulsive disorder affecting about 2% of people.
- The condition often leads to skin damage, scarring, and emotional issues like feeling self-conscious.
- Yuro was diagnosed in July 2025, after unknowingly living with the condition for years.
- Dermatillomania is more common among women and can be triggered by conditions like acne or eczema.
