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  2. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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    Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [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 ...

  3. A vet’s guide to Von Willebrand Disease in dogs - AOL

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    Type 2 von Willebrand Disease happens when dogs have no large vWF proteins and have low levels of the smaller proteins. This can slow down clotting a lot, meaning these dogs can have severe ...

  4. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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    The fingers have been compulsively picked and chewed in someone with excoriation disorder and dermatophagia. Compulsive picking of the face using nail pliers and tweezers. Episodes of skin picking are often preceded or accompanied by tension, anxiety, or stress. [6] In some cases, following picking, the affected person may feel depressed. [5]

  5. What to Know About Dermatophagia, the ‘Skin-Eating ... - AOL

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  6. Nail biting - Wikipedia

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    Damaged cuticles, shortened and damaged nails, hangnails, bleeding, etc. 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.

  7. The Ultimate Guide to Hairline Restoration Options: Surgical ...

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    Laser hair growth treatments to encourage new hair growth. Scalp micropigmentation to mask bald spots and thinning hair. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments to encourage blood flow and healthy ...

  8. Body-focused repetitive behavior - Wikipedia

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    The cause of BFRBs is unknown. [citation needed]Emotional variables may have a differential impact on the expression of BFRBs. [5]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.

  9. What To Know about Prurigo Nodularis - AOL

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    These bumps can appear as red, pink, brown, or your skin color. They are typically hard and round, symmetrical, and anywhere from half a centimeter to two centimeters wide. Plaques might also ...