Excoriation disorder is not likely a type of self-harm, considering that those with excoriation disorder are not seeking pain. Self-harm is usually triggered by a need to escape emotional turmoil. On the other hand, excoriation disorder is compulsive and driven by a need to soothe anxiety. According to the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, those in a state of skin picking are usually not doing it consciously and wish to stop.