Nail Biting

Asked for Male, 29 years

If a person bites nails and skin of fingers around nails, his nails do not grow.what is this disease and what is its treatment ?

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

This is called onychophagia. It is a behavioral habit some people develop. For starters, they need to be aware and want to quit this problem.
Bitter nail polishes are often applied to such people’s nails or bitter medications/nail oils/Vicks and iodex so as to discourage them from this. Psychologists also conduct behavioral therapies to help these patients but it takes time and needs patience and persistence.

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Diabetologist, Hypertension Specialist, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Answered 5 years ago

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