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Dermatophagia is a type of pica and a body-focused repetitive behavior that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers. It can be conscious or unconscious, and it may be related to other disorders such as OCD or autism.
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.
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.
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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.
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A growing number of kids in the U.S. have obesity, including 1 in 5 kids ages 6 to 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How well the drug works
Shriners Children's is a system of pediatric hospitals and medical facilities across North America, owned and operated by Shriners International, a Freemasonry-related organization. It provides free care for children with orthopaedic, burn, spinal cord, and craniofacial conditions, and is part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.