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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.
There have been many different theories regarding the causes of excoriation disorder, including biological and environmental factors. [10]A common hypothesis is that excoriation disorder is often a coping mechanism to deal with elevated levels of turmoil, boredom, anxiety, or stress within the individual, and that the individual has an impaired stress response.
Nail biting may have an association with oral problems, such as gingival injury, and malocclusion of the anterior teeth. [2] [6] It can also transfer pinworms or bacteria buried under the surface of the nail from the anus region to the mouth. [2] If the bitten-off nails are swallowed, stomach problems can occasionally develop. [6]
An ingrown toenail, or onychocryptosis, is an uncomfortable but common condition in which the edge of your toenail grows into the skin on your toe. This typically, but not always, affects the big toe.
The cause of BFRBs is unknown. [citation needed]Emotional variables may have a differential impact on the expression of BFRBs. [5]Research has suggested that the urge to repetitive self-injury is similar to a body-focused repetitive behavior but others have argued that for some the condition is more akin to a substance abuse disorder.
Rashes may cause pain, blistering, peeling, or oozing in some cases. While most are mild and respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, more severe cases might need ...
Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination. It may occur as a single event or subsequent ...
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