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Dermatophagia is a type of pica that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers, nails, or mouth. It can be a symptom of OCD, autism, or other conditions, and it can cause infections, bleeding, and discoloration.
The self-injury begins with biting of the lips and tongue; as the disease progresses, affected individuals frequently develop finger biting and headbanging. [14] The self-injury can increase during times of stress. Self-harm is a distinguishing characteristic of the disease and is apparent in 85% of affected males. [15]
Excoriation disorder, also known as dermatillomania or skin picking disorder, is a mental disorder that causes repeated picking at one's own skin. It can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or perceived skin defects, and can lead to physical damage, infection, and psychological distress.
Herpetic whitlow is a herpes infection of the fingers, toes or nail cuticle, caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. It can be painful, contagious and recurrent, and may require antiviral treatment or prevention.
Autophagia is the practice of biting or consuming one's own body, such as nails, hair or fingers. It is a sub category of self-injurious behavior and may be related to mental disorders, impulse control or pain seeking.
Stereotypic movement disorder is a motor disorder with onset in childhood involving restrictive and/or repetitive, nonfunctional motor behavior. It is not due to a substance, autism, or another medical condition, and it may interfere with normal activities or result in bodily injury.
Green nail syndrome, also known as chloronychia or Goldman-Fox syndrome, is a bacterial infection of the nails that causes them to turn green or black. It is usually caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and affects people with moist or damaged nails, or who are exposed to water or chemicals.
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