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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.
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.
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.
Dr. Friedman says to call your doctor if you have pain, swelling, pus (white or greenish discharge), fever, weakness, or joint pain. You might not even have to go to the doctor’s office for a ...
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. It is characterized by polygonal, flat-topped, violaceous papules and plaques with overlying, reticulated, fine white scale (Wickham's striae), which are also called lichenoid reactions.
Onychotillomania is a compulsive behavior of picking or tearing at the nails. It can be associated with psychiatric disorders and lead to nail damage. Learn about its causes, symptoms, treatments and references.
Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, is an oral compulsive and unhygienic habit of biting one's fingernails. It can have harmful physical and psychological consequences, and various methods have been proposed to treat it, such as bitter nail polish, behavioral therapy, and dental deterrent devices.
With dead butt syndrome, the glute muscle doesn’t actually die, but rather "shuts down," meaning it does not contract as efficiently, the experts said. This can lead to other issues down the road.