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  2. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Schamberg disease - Wikipedia

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    Schamberg's disease, or progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin which usually affects the legs and often spreads slowly. This disease is more common in males and may occur at any age from childhood onward. This condition is observed worldwide and has nothing to do with race or ethnic background.

  4. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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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]

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

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  6. Why Is There Pain in My Left Arm, and Does It Signal ... - AOL

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    Sudden, acute left arm pain may be caused by a broken bone. The most common causes of fractures are falls, accidents (such as car or motorcycle accidents), and sports-related injuries. In addition ...

  7. Hereditary angioedema - Wikipedia

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    Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disorder that results in recurrent attacks of severe swelling. [3] The swelling most commonly affects the arms, legs, face, intestinal tract, and airway. [3] If the intestinal tract is affected, abdominal pain and vomiting may occur. [1] Swelling of the airway can result in its obstruction and trouble breathing. [1]

  8. Common weed can cause painful rash - AOL

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    Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room if you have a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling or difficulty breathing, or have had a severe reaction in the past. Show comments Advertisement

  9. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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    Dermatology, surgery. An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat. Ulcers are most common on the skin of the lower extremities and in the gastrointestinal tract.