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Dermatophagia. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused. [4] [5]
Dermatophyte. Dermatophyte (from Greek δέρμα derma "skin" ( GEN δέρματος dermatos) and φυτόν phyton "plant") [1] is a common label for a group of fungus of Arthrodermataceae that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. [2] Traditionally, these anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) mold genera are: Microsporum ...
RECIPES: Bid farewell to the regret of last night’s revelry with a culinary rescue mission. From pickled cucumber elixirs to Chinese magic medicine, Hannah Twiggs asks chefs for their top tips ...
Body-focused repetitive behavior. Body-focused repetitive behavior ( BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse control [1] behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or causing physical injury. [2] Body-focused repetitive behavior disorders ( BFRBDs) in ICD-11 is in development. [3]
Place the top piece of bread on top along with a smear of butter. Don't lick the remaining butter, that's gross! Turn your stove top to medium high and place this cure-all sandwich, butter-side ...
Alex Guarnaschelli's Spicy, Buttery Garlic Bread by Alex Guarnaschelli. This can make a salad feel like a meal, it makes Italian-American night complete, it creates the pizzeria vibes at home and ...
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst children. 25–35 percent of children bite ...
Recipe: Serious Eats. Joshua Resnick/shutterstock. 6. Cilantro Lime Chicken. Pungent cilantro- and lime-infused chicken makes a quick and easy taco filling that is a step up from using basic ...
Four thieves vinegar (also called thieves’ oil, Marseilles vinegar, Marseilles remedy, prophylactic vinegar, vinegar of the four thieves, camphorated acetic acid, vinaigre des quatre voleurs and acetum quator furum [1] [2]) is a concoction of vinegar (either from red wine, white wine, cider, or distilled white) infused with herbs, spices or ...