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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. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Blaschko's lines, also called the lines of Blaschko, are lines of normal cell development in the skin. These lines are only visible in those with a mosaic [1] [2] [3] skin condition or in chimeras where different cell lines contain different genes. These lines may express different amounts of melanin, [4] or become visible due to a differing ...
Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused.
Dermatologists share how to get rid of smile lines or laugh lines, including cosmetic procedures, how to get rid of them naturally, and prevention methods.
For diabetics, keeping close tabs on blood-sugar levels is essential, and that means keeping close tabs on diet.
Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Onset is typically after the age of 7 years and it is seen most frequently in the German shepherd dog, Pembroke Welsh corgi, and boxer dog, though the disorder is strongly ...
A quick Google search reveals all sorts of options for reducing and reversing thinning hair, from over-the-counter treatments like topical minoxidil to surgical procedures such as hair transplant ...
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