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OCD. 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.
Tattoo removal. Tattoo removal is the process of removing an unwanted tattoo. The process of tattooing generally creates permanent markings in the skin, but people have attempted many methods to try to hide or destroy tattoos. The standard modern method is the non-invasive removal of tattoo pigment using Q-switched lasers. [1]
Fingernails of a nail-biter. Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive and unhygienic 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 ...
Purpose. The purpose of a dental cleaning is to remove tartar and plaque from the surface of your teeth, in between your teeth, and on your gums. Dental plaque is the sticky film of bacteria that ...
The "Boom Clap" singer previously hinted at having had Botox in a January 2023 TikTok video. In the clip, the singer joked about wanting to receive more nominations for music awards in the ...
After a search and rescue mission that drew attention around the world, the wreckage of the Titan was found on the ocean floor about 984 feet (300 meters) off the bow of the Titanic, about 435 ...
Self-harm. 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. [ 1][ 2][ 3] Other terms such as cutting, self-injury, and self-mutilation have been used for any self-harming behavior regardless of suicidal intent ...
Myth #1: Your brain stops growing at a certain age. Scientists used to think that the brain stopped developing after adolescence. But we now know that your brain can change and develop at any age ...