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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [ 3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [ 4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Specialty. Dermatology. Psychiatry. Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused. [ 4][ 5]
Snakebite. A snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake, especially a venomous snake. [ 9] A common sign of a bite from a venomous snake is the presence of two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. [ 1] Sometimes venom injection from the bite may occur. [ 3] This may result in redness, swelling, and severe pain at the area, which ...
Common symptoms of a snake bite include: Severe pain, tenderness, and swelling. Bleeding and fang marks on the skin. Seizures. Numbness and tingling. Blurry vision. A taste of metal, mint, or ...
They do not actually "bite", but instead form a hole in the skin called a stylostome and chew up tiny parts of the inner skin, thus causing irritation and swelling. The itching is accompanied by red, pimple-like bumps or hives and skin rash or lesions on a sun-exposed area. For humans, itching usually occurs after the larvae detach from the skin.
Psychologist Frank Farley believes that medalists bite their medals because, at this point, it’s what winning Olympians do. “Sports all have their eccentricities,” said Farley, a professor ...
Scorpion sting. A scorpion sting is an injury caused by the stinger of a scorpion resulting in the medical condition known as scorpionism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases, scorpion stings usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling.
It’s an etiquette mistake to avoid eye contact with people you are talking to. But it’s also a mistake to make too much eye contact, as well. Because eye contact can be intense and even a ...