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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.
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 ...
Additive effect, causes iris bleeding: Ginkgo gingko Ginkgo biloba: Aspirin, warfarin, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, garlic, vitamin E: With aspirin – retards aspirin absorption: Ginseng: Panax ginseng: Warfarin: Papaya extract Carica papaya: Warfarin Damage to GI tract mucous membranes: Kava: kava-kava Piper methysticum
Causes. The cause of BFRBs is unknown. [citation needed] Emotional variables may have a differential impact on the expression of BFRBs. Research has suggested that the urge to repetitive self-injury is similar to a body-focused repetitive behavior but others have argued that for some the condition is more akin to a substance abuse disorder.
Rinse nasal passages. “Sinus saline rinses can increase mucous clearance by about 30% which can be very helpful at flushing out allergens,” says Dr. Wada. A neti pot can be a great way to get ...
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Specialty. Dermatology. Psychiatry. 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. [4] [5]
Many people have the urge to lay down after a large meal. However, laying down too soon can actually make your heartburn worse. WebMD writes, "Eat meals at least 2 hours to 3 hours before lying ...