Nineteen year-old Marjorie Benton was referred to the social worker by her dermatologist. Marjorie admits to picking at her skin to the point that she has scabs and scars from previous picking. She started when she was in her teens and had acne. Marjorie has made repeated attempts to stop but thus far has been unsuccessful. Marjorie's most likely diagnosis is:

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Marjorie's behavior of repeatedly picking at her skin leading to scabs and scars, along with her unsuccessful attempts to stop, aligns with the criteria for Excoriation Disorder, which is characterized by recurrent skin picking resulting in skin lesions and significant distress or impairment.

Nineteen Year-Old Marjorie Benton Was Referred to the Social Worker