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  2. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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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. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is ...

  3. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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    There have been many different theories regarding the causes of excoriation disorder, including biological and environmental factors. [10]A common hypothesis is that excoriation disorder is often a coping mechanism to deal with elevated levels of turmoil, boredom, anxiety, or stress within the individual, and that the individual has an impaired stress response.

  4. Burning mouth syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [3][7] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [3] People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no ...

  5. Transdermal analgesic patch - Wikipedia

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    Transdermal analgesic patch. A transdermal analgesic or pain relief patch is a medicated adhesive patch used to relieve minor to severe pain. There are many types of analgesic patches based on the main ingredients in the patches. These include patches containing counterirritants, which are used to treat mild to moderate pain, and patches ...

  6. What to Know About Dermatophagia, the ‘Skin-Eating ... - AOL

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  7. Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis - Wikipedia

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    Causes. Genetic mutations. Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of the nervous system which prevents the feeling of pain or temperature and prevents a person from sweating. Cognitive disorders are commonly coincidental. CIPA is the fourth type of hereditary sensory and autonomic ...

  8. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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    Best Pain Relief Cream Overall. Cost: $12.54 for 4oz. | Key Ingredients: 5 % Menthol | Cooling, Warming, Neutral: Cooling | Scent: Menthol, fades to neutral scent. Biofreeze Professional Pain ...

  9. Hurting all over? Here are 10 Common Causes of Body ... - AOL

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    In addition to aches, you may notice a lack of strength and reduced range of motion in the affected area. ️ Ease the aches: Strengthening exercises through physical therapy, wearing braces to ...