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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit.biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers.
Body-focused repetitive behavior ( BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse control [1] behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or causing physical injury.
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; [2] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [6] During the initial infection period, people often have mild or no symptoms. [1] Early symptoms can include fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, and yellow tinged skin. [1] The virus persists in the liver, becoming chronic, in about 70% of those ...
Scientists have identified a new genetic mechanism that drives the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.
Dermatophyte. Dermatophyte (from Greek δέρμα derma "skin" ( GEN δέρματος dermatos) and φυτόν phyton "plant") [1] is a common label for a group of fungus of Arthrodermataceae that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. [2] Traditionally, these anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) mold genera are: Microsporum ...
You know that the foods you eat affect everything from your waistline to your mood. New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age.
But how old is too old for a "big kid" to be pushed around in a stroller? Yahoo Life asked pediatricians and parenting experts to weigh in on when kids should stop using a stroller and start ...
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