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Psychiatry. Types. OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.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.
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst children. 25–35 percent of children bite ...
Body-focused repetitive behavior. Body-focused repetitive behavior ( BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse control [1] behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or causing physical injury. [2] Body-focused repetitive behavior disorders ( BFRBDs) in ICD-11 is in development. [3]
Biting your nails is no picnic for your teeth, either. "Constant biting can lead to poor dental occlusion," says Richard Scher, M.D., an expert in nail disorders, "so the biter's teeth shift out ...
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 ...
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Alien hand syndrome ( AHS) or Dr. Strangelove syndrome [1] is a category of conditions in which a person experiences their limbs acting seemingly on their own, without conscious control over the actions. [2] There are a variety of clinical conditions that fall under this category, which most commonly affects the left hand. [3]
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