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Self-harm is intentional conduct that is harmful to oneself, usually without suicidal intent. It can be a symptom of mental disorders, trauma, or other factors, and has various methods and functions. Learn about the history, classification, and treatment of self-harm.
Dermatophagia is a type of pica and a body-focused repetitive behavior that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers. It can be conscious or unconscious, and it may be related to other disorders such as OCD or autism.
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.
When black widows bite, they release a neurotoxin into your body which can cause symptoms such as pain throughout the body, nausea and fever. The symptoms typically begin to worsen within 15 ...
Body-focused repetitive behaviors — compulsively pulling or picking at your hair or skin, unable to stop yourself even if the behavior leads to scabs, scars and bald spots — affects about 5% ...
Learn how spider venom can cause neurotoxic or necrotic reactions in humans, and which spiders are known to have dangerous venom. Find out the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of spider bites, and the difference between a dry bite and a venomous bite.
“Chiggers are ectoparasites, so they bite and feed on the outside of the body. Scabies mites burrow under the surface of the skin,” says Green. Both bites result in intense itching, but that ...
A comprehensive overview of various skin diseases and disorders, organized by location, morphology, etiology, and other criteria. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of different skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and more.