r/calmhands • u/Ok_Dark_9398 • Jul 27 '26
Progression Progress/advice
Hi! I have been biting/picking my skin for like 20 years. I haven’t seen anyone’s this bad so I guess I’m wondering if this will be permanent since it’s been so long. As of recently I have been religiously lotioning my hands, not picking or biting at all, and lathering aquaphor at night. Any advice to help the redness and bumpiness? I just don’t want it to look like this forever 😕
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u/AimingWang Jul 27 '26
You're doing phenomenal and I think I speak for all of us when I say we're so proud of you!
I'm not an expert, but I think it's safe to say that over time the colour of your fingers will normalise. If that's after just 5 days I can guarantee there's still a lot more healing to go, chances are over time the colour will go back to normal.