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 ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...

Split nails may happen due to nail biting, excess moisture, infection or injury, or psoriasis. You can’t always prevent split nails, but using moisturizer and nail hardening products may help. Cracks ...

Nail-biting, known medically as onychophagia, has long been considered a common habit, especially among children and teenagers. Yet doctors caution that the behaviour can be far more damaging than it ...