Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival ...

Researches now say parents who struggle to get their children to quit thumb-sucking may have a surprising upside. They say the habit may be protective against some common allergies. Children who ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

Lots of children pull their hair, bite their nails and pick their skin. And in most cases, these behaviours are harmless and ...

So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started ...

Trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder, is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) that often begins in childhood. While it is frequently associated with older children, adolescents, and adults, ...

Health experts have warned that individuals who habitually bite their fingernails are at increased risk of having stomach or gut infections, dental damage, and permanent nail deformities. The ...

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