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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.
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.
Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, is an oral compulsive and unhygienic habit of biting one's fingernails. It can have harmful physical and psychological consequences, and various methods have been proposed to treat it, such as bitter nail polish, behavioral therapy, and dental deterrent devices.
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Aphagia is the inability or refusal to swallow, often caused by diseases or treatments affecting the esophagus, pharynx, or hypothalamus. Learn about the different types, symptoms, and methods of aphagia, as well as how to provide adequate nutrition and hydration.
Dermatographic urticaria is a skin disorder that causes red wheals on the skin when scratched or rubbed. It is also known as dermographism, dermatographia, or skin writing. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Self-cannibalism is the practice of eating parts of one's own body, also called autocannibalism or autosarcophagy. It can be a symptom of a mental disorder, a choice, a crime, or a mythical phenomenon.
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by a virus that can be spread by blood-to-blood contact. Many people have no symptoms, but some may develop fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, or jaundice. Treatment can cure most infections with antiviral medications.