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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. 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. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [ 4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
A seasonal variation in blood pressure has been noted for decades. Research indicates that skin exposure to sunlight results in a modest reduction in systolic blood pressure. The effect is independent of vitamin D status, instead being mediated by nitric oxide release from skin upon exposure to UV light. The effect is greater in fair-skinned ...
Solar purpura (also known as "Actinic purpura," and "Senile purpura") is a skin condition characterized by large, sharply outlined, 1- to 5-cm, dark purplish-red ecchymoses appearing on the dorsa of the forearms and less often the hands. [ 1] The condition is most common in elderly people of European descent. It is caused by sun-induced damage ...
Create a soothing environment: Reduce the clutter in your home; let natural light in during the day, and use soft lights at night. Get sleep: Poor sleep can trigger episodes. Aim to get seven to ...
I choose to engage with my kids through things we mutually enjoy: conversation, joking, hugs and kisses, singing songs on the way to school in the morning, and even the occasional puzzle or board ...
Photodermatitis, sometimes referred to as sun poisoning or photoallergy, is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which the allergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure. The second and subsequent exposures produce photoallergic skin conditions ...
3. Grapefruit. Grapefruit. Olga Petnyunene via UnSplash. "Grapefruit is often associated with weight loss or fat loss, but it actually contributes to liver health ," says Mathis. "It contains ...
An annular solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Wednesday, May 30, 1984, [ 1] with a magnitude of 0.998. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent ...