Obsessions, compulsion, and aggressiveness are the three top causes of this disorder. Many people claim that they bite their nails as a way of relaxing or in situations like stress or distress. Any of these altered states can trigger off the unconscious nail biting habit. It is difficult to say or group the amount of people […]
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Causes of Fingernail Biting
September 8th, 2007 · 21 Comments
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Health Tip: Don’t Let Your Child Bite Her Nails
August 16th, 2007 · No Comments
Health Tip: Don’t Let Your Child Bite Her Nails
It can lead to infection
(HealthDay News) — Not only is nail biting an unsightly habit, it has health consequences, as well.
According to the Nemours Foundation, chewing nails down to the cuticle can cause bleeding, which exposes the skin to germs and increases the risk of infection. When […]
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