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Does anyone have experience of working with adolescents and young adults that cut themselves superficially usually the forearms. I have seen this 4-5 times in recent years and all have been young women that had some emotional issue usually a family situation. Appreciate any input. I work in family medicine. Thanks

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There are a lot of borderline PD's that cut or do other self harm things (had one that caused a 3-4th degree chemical burn with Draino because they felt they weren't being listened to), but I've noticed a trend of late of teenage girls cutting because they think it's fashionable for some reason.

 

Most I've run into that aren't "fashionista's" do have dyscopia issues with the usual teengage angst, family problems, personal relationships, school problems, bullying, etc.  When I saw it with hypersexualism, I was concerned with sexual abuse.

 

$0.02 Cdn.

 

SK

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