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Dermatophagia. 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.
Dermatophyte. Dermatophyte (from Greek δέρμα derma "skin" ( GEN δέρματος dermatos) and φυτόν phyton "plant") [1] is a common label for a group of fungus of Arthrodermataceae that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. [2] Traditionally, these anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) mold genera are: Microsporum ...
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. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst children. 25–35 percent of children bite ...
290,000 (2019) [4] Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; [2] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [6] During the initial infection period, people often have mild or no symptoms. [1] Early symptoms can include fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, and yellow tinged skin. [1]
Albanian oil and gas is one of the most promising, albeit strictly regulated, sectors of its economy. Albania has the second-largest oil deposits in the Balkan peninsula after Romania, and the largest oil reserves in Europe. The Albpetrol company is owned by the Albanian state and monitors the state petroleum agreements in the country.
Ti Shqipëri, më jep nder, më jep emrin Shqiptar (English: You Albania, you give me honor, you give me the name Albanian) is the national motto of Albania.The phrase was used in the poem O malet e Shqipërisë, written by Naim Frashëri, proclaimed national poet.
Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis ), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]
Early life and youth career Born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, Wilson was first scouted by Manchester United at the age of seven. He came through the club's youth academy, and made his first appearance for the under-18s as a 14-year-old in a friendly against Slovak side Tatran Prešov on 31 October 2010. After making his competitive debut for the under-18s against West Bromwich Albion on 5 ...