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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.
Nail biting is an oral habit of biting one's fingernails, which can be a sign of anxiety, stress or other disorders. It can lead to infections, dental problems, social stigma and low self-esteem. Learn about the signs, symptoms, related disorders and treatment options for nail biting.
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.
Psychomotor agitation is a symptom of various disorders and health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and withdrawal. It involves unintentional and purposeless motions and restlessness, often accompanied by emotional distress. Pacing around is one of the typical manifestations of psychomotor agitation.
DSM-5 is the 2013 update to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association. It contains changes and revisions to the previous edition, such as the elimination of subtypes of schizophrenia, the renaming of gender identity disorder, and the inclusion of binge eating disorder.
Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is a psychiatric condition in which people have a false belief and preoccupation with emitting abnormal body odors. ORS can cause distress, avoidance, social phobia and repetitive behaviors to mask or check the odor.
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.
DSM-5 is the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is used for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in the US and Australia, but has faced challenges in reliability, validity, cultural bias and medicalization.