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He should be allowed to feel repulsion to the scars, as it is an outward reflection of inward ugliness. The problem nowadays is that self-harm is romantacised as something that reflects deep inner turmoil. However researchers at Lund University, Sweden found that self-harm is highly prevalent in normal teenage girls; most importantly these girls did not fulfill any criteria for mental health issues. The reasons given for beginning self-harm included being recommended by a friend that it would make them feel better,and seeing it on tv and in movies, experimentation and seeking pity and attention, among other things. A massive 25% of teens admitted to self-harm, a much higher figure than levels of mental health issues. It was also found to be 400% more likely in girls. These girls admitted that self-harm on the arms was the most popular location since it was most easily discovered by others; an extension of the desire for attention and subsequent pity.