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Dermatophagia is a type of pica that involves gnawing or biting one's own skin, usually at the fingers, nails, or mouth. It can be a symptom of OCD, autism, or other conditions, and it can cause infections, bleeding, and discoloration.
Autophagia is the practice of biting or consuming one's own body, such as nails, hair or fingers. It is a sub category of self-injurious behavior and may be related to mental disorders, impulse control or pain seeking.
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.
Sensory processing disorder (SPD, formerly known as sensory integration dysfunction) is a condition in which multisensory input is not adequately processed in order to provide appropriate responses to the demands of the environment.
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.
Morsicatio buccarum is a condition of chronic irritation or injury to the cheek lining caused by chewing, biting, or nibbling. It is also known as lip biting or cheek chewing and may be related to stress, psychological disorders, or poor dental alignment.
DSM-5 is the 2013 update to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association. It includes changes and revisions to the previous edition, such as the elimination of subtypes of schizophrenia, the renaming of Asperger syndrome, and the inclusion of binge eating disorder.
DSM-5 is the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is used for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in the US and Australia, but has faced challenges in reliability, validity, cultural bias and medicalization.