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2. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [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 ...

3. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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   The fingers have been compulsively picked and chewed in someone with excoriation disorder and dermatophagia. Compulsive picking of the face using nail pliers and tweezers. Episodes of skin picking are often preceded or accompanied by tension, anxiety, or stress. [6] In some cases, following picking, the affected person may feel depressed. [5]

4. If Your Nails Are Peeling, It Could Mean You Have This ... - AOL

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   You have an underlying skin condition. Peeling nails can be a sign of underlying skin conditions like psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema, and alopecia, says Dr. Cheung. ... treatment plan. 8. Your ...

5. Keratolysis exfoliativa - Wikipedia

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   Keratolysis exfoliativa (also known as" lamellar dyshidrosis ", [1] " recurrent focal palmar peeling ", [2] " recurrent palmar peeling " [1]: 212 [2]) is a sometimes harmless, sometimes painful skin condition that can affect the focal surface of the fingers and/or the palm or soles of the feet. It is often misdiagnosed as chronic contact ...

6. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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   A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail. Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Some nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation ...

7. Here’s Why Your Nails Keep Peeling and Flaking—and ... - AOL

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   2. You buffed your nails too much. Just as moisture-laden nails can be prone to peeling and splitting, so can nails that are dried out from too much buffing, according to Dr. Peters.

8. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. [5][6] It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. [7] The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. [1]

9. These Genius Tips Will Help Your Weak, Brittle Nails Grow ...

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   Frequently moisturizing your nails and the surrounding skin with a hand cream can prevent further impairment of the integrity of the nails, says Philadelphia-based dermatologist Rina Allawh, M.D..