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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.
Self-harm is intentional conduct that is considered harmful to oneself. This is most commonly regarded as direct injury of one's own skin tissues usually without a suicidal intention. Other terms such as cutting, self-injury, and self-mutilation have been used for any self-harming behavior regardless of suicidal intent.
Symptoms. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use may include disinhibition, impaired concentration and memory, depression, [19] [20] as well as sexual dysfunction. [6] [21] The long-term effects of benzodiazepines may differ from the adverse effects seen after acute administration of benzodiazepines. [22] An analysis of cancer patients found ...
This research may offer relief for people with repetitive body-focused behaviors — such as skin picking and hair pulling — that can affect their mental health.
It has been noted, however, that the rolling of the skin, among other clinical signs, can occur spontaneously, whether this is a direct result of the syndrome or a result of muscle memory being activated by sensations caused by the syndrome has yet to be determined. Cause
Drug Adverse effects Cinchona bark Cinchona pubescens: Warfarin Possible additive effect: Chamomile: Blood thinners: Devil's Claw: grapple plant, wood spider Harpagophytum: Warfarin Additive effect: Ephedra Ephedra: Caffeine, decongestants, stimulants: Increases sympathomimetic effect of ephedra: Feverfew: featherfew Tanacetum parthenium: Aspirin
The researchers suggested either diet or long-term supplementation. According to another review in Cureus, omega-3s improved memory, cognitive well-being, and blood flow in the brain. These ...
Delusional parasitosis. Delusional parasitosis (DP) is a mental disorder in which individuals have a persistent belief that they are infested with living or nonliving pathogens such as parasites, insects, or bugs, when no such infestation is present. They usually report tactile hallucinations known as formication, a sensation resembling insects ...