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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit.biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers.
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking.
Signs and symptoms[edit] Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be ...
Medical symptoms refer to the manifestations or indications of a disease or condition, perceived and complained about by the patient. [1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals.
Types The main BFRB disorders are: [4] Skin Dermatillomania (excoriation disorder), skin picking Dermatophagia, skin nibbling Mouth Morsicatio buccarum, cheek biting Morsicatio labiorum, inner lip biting Morsicatio linguarum, tongue biting Nails Onychophagia, nail biting Onychotillomania, nail picking Nose Rhinotillexomania, compulsive nose ...
Dermatophyte. Dermatophyte (from Greek δέρμα derma "skin" ( GEN δέρματος dermatos) and φυτόν phyton "plant") [1] is a common label for a group of fungus of Arthrodermataceae that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. [2] Traditionally, these anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) mold genera are: Microsporum ...
This is a list of all published and upcoming books in the series written by 'Daisy Meadows', including the Rainbow Magic series. Over 200 have been published since 2003. [1] [2]
Hippocrates laid the foundation for modern medicine, as his protocols and guidelines for the classification of diseases are being utilized by physicians today. His principles for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases have been preserved in the Hippocratic Corpus, and are the standard for medical ethics today.