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2. Body-focused repetitive behavior - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the causes, types, diagnosis, treatment and prevalence of BFRBs, a group of impulse control disorders that affect the skin, mouth, nails, hair and eyes. BFRBs may affect at least 1 out of 20 people and are under the obsessive-compulsive spectrum.

3. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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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.

4. Serious health risks from biting your nails will horrify you

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   There's no doubt that nail-biting is very common-- it's been stigmatized as a bad habit that people train themselves to quit with all different sorts of methods.However, it turns out that the down ...

5. Nail biting - Wikipedia

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   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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7. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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   Excoriation disorder, also known as dermatillomania or skin picking disorder, is a mental disorder that causes repeated picking at one's own skin. It can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or perceived skin defects, and can lead to physical damage, infection, and psychological distress.

8. Autophagia - Wikipedia

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   Autophagia is the practice of biting or consuming one's own body, such as nails, hair or fingers. It is a sub category of self-injurious behavior and may be related to mental disorders, impulse control or pain seeking.

9. Study finds toxic chemicals in nail polish can seep into your ...

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   TPHP is often found in plastics and flame retardants, and nail polish-makers add the chemical to boost durability and flexibilty. The study's 26 participants showed a 700 percent increase, on ...