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Dermatophagia is a type of pica that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers, nails, or mouth. It can be a symptom of OCD, autism, or other conditions, and it can cause infections, bleeding, and discoloration.
Excoriation disorder, also known as dermatillomania or skin picking disorder, is a mental disorder that causes repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms, causes, complications, and diagnosis of this condition.
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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CIPA (congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis) is a genetic condition that prevents the feeling of pain, temperature and sweating. It can cause severe complications such as seizures, infections, injuries, cognitive impairment and hyperthermia.
Research shows asthma and depression are untreated or under-treated in children. Experts share signs of both in kids and share treatment options. Research shows asthma and depression are untreated ...
Research has shown that when a child's age is younger at diagnosis, typically there will be a more noticeable difference in the expression of symptoms from the classic signs in adult depression. [40] One major difference between the symptoms exhibited in adults and in children is that children have higher rates of internalization; therefore ...
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis (DPR) is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder that affects the skin, hair, and nails. It is caused by a mutation of the keratin 14 gene and is similar to Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn syndrome.