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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. 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. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused.
Women's hair loss can be caused by many factors, from alopecia to pregnancy to poor diet. Here, doctors discuss how to prevent hair loss and the best regrowth treatments.
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 ...
Eggs are a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. And these are the healthiest ways to eat eggs for breakfast, dietitians say.
Skincare products, lifestyle changes and cosmetic procedures can help minimize wrinkles around the mouth.
Darier's disease (DD) is a rare, genetic skin disorder. It is an autosomal dominant disorder, that is, if one parent has DD, there is a 50% chance than a child will inherit DD. It was first reported by French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier in 1889.
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