Agree: don't think Hubs realizes he is picking either. EXCEPT if anyone else around he does not do it! ... Every day is a new beginning!!

My husband was picking and also would get defensive when I asked him to stop. It was almost like a nervous thing. I don’t think he even realized. tried the liquid bandage, arm sleeves and bandages. We ended up at the drs as it turned into impetigo. Used the script cream and bandages.

Hang tough!

try leaving when he scratches...

2 sores on neck now - get bigger as hubs picks them to bleeding quite often. Very angry if I mention. Have creams & fidget toys : won't use them. So hard to sit in my chair while this goes on. I understand he has no reasoning and cannot control this OCD - but it's still hard. Thank God he can still go to the toilet, bathe, dress & does not wander. Praying for strength daily.

I use a prescription. It works better than the over-the-counter stuff. Still, it gets 95% clear and comes back! Put cream on yourself first. He may want it then. My son says, "Dad" whenever I pick. It does stop me, sometimes I don't think I even know I am doing it! (A little clicker works for me too).