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Dermatophagia. 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.
Autophagia. Autophagia is the practice of biting/consuming one's body. It is a sub category of self-injurious behavior (SIB). [1] Commonly, it manifests in humans as nail biting and hair pulling. In rarer circumstances, it manifests as serious self mutilative behavior such as biting off one's fingers. [2] Autophagia affects both humans and non ...
Knife game being played, with white line representing the motion of the game. The knife game, pinfinger, nerve, bishop, knife fingies, five finger fillet (FFF), or chicken [citation needed] is a game wherein, placing the palm of one's hand down on a table with fingers apart, using a knife (such as a pocket or pen knife), or other sharp object, one attempt to stab back and forth between one's ...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until age 5 to introduce gum to children. This is usually the age when children can chew well, understand the concept of spitting and know not ...
Here’s a look at some of the amazing things your brain can do. 1. You have a “little brain” attached to your brain. The cerebellum (Latin for “little brain”) is a distinct part of your ...
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Psychomotor agitation is a symptom in various disorders and health conditions. It is characterized by unintentional and purposeless motions and restlessness, often but not always accompanied by emotional distress. Typical manifestations include pacing around, wringing of the hands, uncontrolled tongue movement, pulling off clothing and putting ...
Gum and other candy can pose a choking risk for young kids. Here's how to safely introduce the treat.