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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.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. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around the ...
If your kid only has five foods they will eat and mealtime is going to be a struggle, it might be something bigger than picky eating. Here is what you need to know about ARFID.
The cognitive behavioral treatment of eating disorders emphasizes on the minimization of negative thoughts about body image and the act of eating, and attempts to alter negative and harmful behaviors that are involved in and perpetuate eating disorders. [2] It also encourages the ability to tolerate negative thoughts and feelings as well as the ...
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.
Everyone wants to give their dogs the best, but sometimes the best comes at a high price. However that doesn't have to be the case! A veterinarian online is sharing some tips on how to beef up ...
The FDA warned Bimbo Bakeries USA, one of the largest bakeries in the U.S., to stop labeling its food as containing potentially dangerous allergens when they don't.
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.
Here are 10 "healthy" foods that might not be as nutritious as they seem. 1. Store Bought Granola & Granola Bars. Store-bought granola is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, posing as the golden child ...