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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) ' skin ' and φαγεία (phageia) ' eating ') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) ' biting ') [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers.
Scale forms on the skin surface in various disease settings, and is the result of abnormal desquamation. In pathologic desquamation, such as that seen in X-linked ichthyosis, the stratum corneum becomes thicker (hyperkeratosis), imparting a "dry" or scaly appearance to the skin, and instead of detaching as single cells, corneocytes are shed in clusters, which forms visible scales. [2]
Skin picking is also common in those with certain developmental disabilities; for example, Prader–Willi syndrome and Smith–Magenis syndrome. [8] Studies have shown that 85% of people with Prader–Willi syndrome also engage in skin-picking. [8] Children with developmental disabilities are also at an increased risk for excoriation disorder. [8]
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A child with Harlequin-type ichthyosis. Visible plates on the skin and changes in the appearance of the ears and fingers, are symptoms of Harlequin-type ichthyosis. [10] Newborns with harlequin-type ichthyosis present with thick, fissured armor-plate hyperkeratosis. [11] Sufferers feature severe cranial and facial deformities.
In most cases, children born with symbrachydactyly are able to adapt to their physical limitations and experience a fully functional life with no treatment. Most children with this condition can use their hands well enough to do all the usual things children do. [3] Possible treatment includes surgery or a routine of regularly stretching the ...
This skin disease commonly affects adolescents and young adults, especially in warm and humid climates. The yeast is thought to feed on skin oils ( lipids ), as well as dead skin cells. Infections are more common in people who have seborrheic dermatitis , dandruff , and hyperhidrosis .