Self-help App for Dermatillomania
SoloUno is a self-help app for dermatillomania (skin picking), inspired by principles from Habit Reversal Training (HRT), CBT, and ACT
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If you've lived with dermatillomania for a while, you've probably already discovered that “just stop picking” isn't very helpful advice.
In fact, repeated attempts to decrease or stop skin picking are part of the diagnostic criteria for dermatillomania.
Dermatillomania, also known as skin picking, is commonly considered a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB). It's not simply a bad habit that disappears through willpower.
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Behavioral approaches - particularly Habit Reversal Training (HRT) - have some of the strongest research support for reducing dermatillomania symptoms. HRT commonly focuses on skills such as becoming more aware of picking and urges, identifying triggers, and practicing alternative responses.
SoloUno is a self-help app for dermatillomania inspired by principles from HRT and other behavioral approaches.
It gives you simple exercises you can practice as part of everyday life to become more aware of your skin picking, work on reducing or avoiding it, and stay motivated
When you start, choose what you'd like to work toward:
- Track & learn - understand your skin picking and patterns.
- Reduce & avoid - work toward picking less often.
- Avoid - work toward staying pick-free.
Then SoloUno helps you build a simple daily practice:
- Take one habit-free challenge
- Complete your daily wrap-up at 21:00
- Track picking when it happens (optional)
- Receive reminders to help you keep practicing
SoloUno isn't a replacement for professional therapy. It can be used as a self-help tool on its own, alongside therapy for additional practice between sessions, or after therapy to help you continue practicing what you've learned.
You can try all of this for 14 days before deciding whether SoloUno is helpful for you.
Ready to start working on your skin picking?
Why people love SoloUno
Real stories from people who use SoloUno to overcome hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and other BFRBs
Users
Habit-Free Hours
Habit Reports
"I grow a beard, fight the urge to pull, give in to the pulling, shave, and start everything all over again. Thanks to the app, I'm managing to regain some control."
"Every time the urge comes, I open an urge session - and usually in less than 10 seconds it passes."
"After about two very successful months, from the moment I downloaded the app I stopped the habit completely. I'm getting better every day"
"After the first week using the app, I started seeing a change in my face. The redness decreased significantly, and my motivation rose a lot"
"I started using the SoloUno app with the thought of "I have nothing to lose." The pulling stopped immediately."
"I have been pulling my eyelashes since elementary school until now (22). Right now I'm more than a month without pulling, which is the longest I've had in the past four years."
"Thanks to SoloUno, I've been able to reduce my pulling even during fairly busy periods. I think this approach works because it's built on many small successes, and that's exactly what the app emphasizes."
"For the past 14 years I’ve worn artificial nails, but it didn’t really help. I’d bite the polish, break the acrylic, and the habit never stopped. Then I found the SoloUno app."
"I do not pull in order not to report The very existence of the app and the commitment to report in it affected me positively."
"It helped me get out of the loop. At the moment I am already up to 60 days without pulling."
"In the past, every attempt to quit ended in frustration. I now have to trim my nails every week - something I honestly never thought I'd say."
"I smoked for 56 years and 3 months, and I've now stopped. SoloUno gave me a clear framework that helped turn my decision to quit into actual action."
"I grow a beard, fight the urge to pull, give in to the pulling, shave, and start everything all over again. Thanks to the app, I'm managing to regain some control."
"Every time the urge comes, I open an urge session - and usually in less than 10 seconds it passes."
"After about two very successful months, from the moment I downloaded the app I stopped the habit completely. I'm getting better every day"
"After the first week using the app, I started seeing a change in my face. The redness decreased significantly, and my motivation rose a lot"
"I started using the SoloUno app with the thought of "I have nothing to lose." The pulling stopped immediately."
"I have been pulling my eyelashes since elementary school until now (22). Right now I'm more than a month without pulling, which is the longest I've had in the past four years."
"Thanks to SoloUno, I've been able to reduce my pulling even during fairly busy periods. I think this approach works because it's built on many small successes, and that's exactly what the app emphasizes."
"For the past 14 years I’ve worn artificial nails, but it didn’t really help. I’d bite the polish, break the acrylic, and the habit never stopped. Then I found the SoloUno app."
"I do not pull in order not to report The very existence of the app and the commitment to report in it affected me positively."
"It helped me get out of the loop. At the moment I am already up to 60 days without pulling."
"In the past, every attempt to quit ended in frustration. I now have to trim my nails every week - something I honestly never thought I'd say."
"I smoked for 56 years and 3 months, and I've now stopped. SoloUno gave me a clear framework that helped turn my decision to quit into actual action."
Features
Build a habit-free streak - we’ll check in each morning to see if it’s still going
Start your day with a habit-free challenge and earn a 💎 for every habit-free hour
Log your habit whenever it happens. This simple act can itself help reduce/avoid the habit
Uncover your top triggers, then start preparing for them ahead of time - small changes can make a big difference
When the urge hits, start a short guided mindfulness session - often, that's enough for it to pass
Complete your daily wrap-up at 9:00 PM. We’ll notify you when it’s ready
Take a Quick Tour of SoloUno
See the main features in action and how they fit into a simple daily practice for managing your habit
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Frequently asked questionss
Yes.
SoloUno comes with a 2-week free trial. Once you download the app and complete signup, you'll be prompted to start your trial
You can cancel your subscription anytime directly through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Canceling means your plan will not automatically renew after the current billing period ends. Please note that canceling mid-term does not result in a partial refund for the remaining period.
You can reach us at omer@solouno.io for any technical questions or support inquiries.
Most habit apps assume you can just stop. With BFRBs, it's rarely that simple.
We know this from personal experience, and it's why SoloUno isn't built around quitting cold turkey - it's built around creating habit-free periods when you can, and reducing the habit as much as possible the rest of the time. The goal is small, daily wins that make the process feel manageable, motivating, and even rewarding.
While SoloUno was built with BFRBs in mind, it can be used for any negative behavior or habit you want to change. That said, the app does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for professional treatment. For any health-related condition or addiction, we recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional.
No.
Your habit will not be visible to other users.
If you'd prefer not to name it at all, you can also choose to keep it private during signup.
Yes.
SoloUno was built to support the kind of daily practice that CBT and HRT therapy rely on: tracking your habit, logging triggers, and building awareness between sessions. Over time, the app analyzes your habit patterns and helps you uncover your most common triggers, situations, and emotions — giving you rich, real data to bring into your therapy sessions and discuss with your therapist.
SoloUno was built to support the kind of daily practice that CBT and HRT therapy rely on: tracking your habit, logging triggers, and building awareness between sessions. So whether you're currently in therapy or have finished, the app enables you to keep practicing and maintain your progress.
Yes.
SoloUno is available on both mobile and desktop. Simply go to app.solouno.io and log in to your account. Using the web version is especially handy when you're at work or school and your computer is already in front of you.