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NAIL BITING

Malvika Subramaniam Wellness Block B. NAIL BITING. What is NAIL BITING?. Repetitive behavior that destroys the fingernails, the skin around the nails and cuticle A habit in almost everyone Also known as Onychophagia. What is wrong with NAIL BITING?.

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NAIL BITING

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  1. Malvika Subramaniam Wellness Block B NAIL BITING

  2. What is NAIL BITING? • Repetitive behavior that destroys the fingernails, the skin around the nails and cuticle • A habit in almost everyone • Also known as Onychophagia

  3. What is wrong with NAIL BITING? • It breaks the skin around the nails • It can bring germs into these openings • It can cause an infection from the germs • Sometimes it might bleed

  4. Causes of NAIL BITING • Combination of biological and environmental factors • Common in people with OCD or body dysmorphic disorder • Self soothing – calming affect • Simulation – to be alert and awake • Perfectionism – trying to fix the smallest of irregularity (for improved appearance)

  5. Effects of NAIL BITING • Red & sore fingertips • Cuticle Bleeding • Infections in the nail bed or mouth • Nail Deformation • Dental Problems –infections of the gums • Dirty nails can bring parasites into the body - intestinal worms • Paronychia – infection • Self-consciousness • Embarrassment

  6. Treatments for NAIL BITING • Medications – same group as OCD including antidepressants (might take several weeks) • Natural Remedies – B Vitamin Inositol (reduce urge to pick; take in large quantities) • Psychotherapy • Apply bad tasting nail polish clear polish • Discouraging the habit • Wearing mouth pieces

  7. Fun Facts on Nail Biting • The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger. The slowest is on the thumbnail • Nails reflect your health status • A hang nail is painful because you have ripped open the edge of the living nail root • The longest finger nail ever recorded was that of an Indian guy and it was 48 inches long

  8. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/nails.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_biting • http://www.brainphysics.com/nail-biting.php • http://www.stopnailbiting.net/nail-biting-effects.html • http://www.nail-care-tips.com/interesting-nail-facts.php

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