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Dermatophagia is a type of pica and a body-focused repetitive behavior that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers. It can be conscious or unconscious, and it may be related to other disorders such as OCD or autism.
Excoriation disorder, also known as dermatillomania or skin picking disorder, is a mental disorder that causes repeated picking at one's own skin. It can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or perceived skin defects, and can lead to physical damage, infection, and psychological distress.
Nail biting is an oral habit of biting one's fingernails, which can be a sign of anxiety, stress or other disorders. It can lead to infections, dental problems, social stigma and low self-esteem. Learn about the signs, symptoms, related disorders and treatment options for nail biting.
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The pictures as they currently stand seem to be appropriate. Dermatilliomania refers to picking, which can mean picking scabs, tearing at dry skin, or just generally causing damage anywhere with your nails or (I'm ashamed to say) implements like needles, pins, or anything with a point. Dermatophagia is specifically biting.
What it looks like: Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous changes to the skin caused by sun damage, explains Dr. Zeichner. “The rash feels like sandpaper when you run your fingers over it.”
Compulsive behavior is performing an action persistently and repetitively, often to reduce anxiety or stress. Learn about the different types of compulsive behaviors, such as shopping, hoarding, eating, gambling, and more, and how they are related to disorders like OCD and addiction.
Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevalence of BFRBs, impulse control disorders that involve damaging one's physical appearance or causing injury. BFRBs include skin picking, nail biting, hair pulling, nose picking and more.