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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [ 3 ] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers.
Reviews of treatment of excoriation disorder have shown that the following medications may be effective in reducing picking behavior: doxepin, clomipramine, naltrexone, pimozide, and olanzapine. [8] Small studies of fluoxetine , an SSRI, in treating excoriation disorder showed that the drug reduced certain aspects of skin picking compared with ...
Another treatment for chronic nail biters is the usage of a dental deterrent device that prevents the front teeth from damaging the nails and the surrounding cuticles. After about two months, the device leads to a full oppression of the nail biting urge. [18] Evidence on the efficacy of drugs is very limited, and they are not routinely used. [19]
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An antifungal medication that’s usually used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, ketoconazole also inhibits 5α-reductase — the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT.
Minoxidil, applied topically, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss. It may be effective in helping promote hair growth in both men and women with androgenic alopecia. [20] [21] About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months. [22] It is the only topical product that is FDA approved in America for androgenic hair loss. [20]
The cause of BFRBs is unknown. [citation needed]Emotional variables may have a differential impact on the expression of BFRBs. [5]Research has suggested that the urge to repetitive self-injury is similar to a body-focused repetitive behavior but others have argued that for some the condition is more akin to a substance abuse disorder.
A newly approved drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis could make a big difference to people with moderate-to-severe eczema. Image credit: Sascha Lotz/picture alliance via Getty Images.