An expert-approved guide to stop biting your nails. Nail biting is a common reaction to anxiety and stress—there's a reason why stressful situations are often referred to as "nail biters." And while ...

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 ...

If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true ...

Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

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 ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection. “Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses ...

Q: I’ve been a nail-biter since I was a kid. The only way I had nice nails was to spend a fortune at a salon. When I learned that NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is known to help with BFRBs, body-focused ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- John Meyer, 37, recently learned the hard way that nail-biting may leave your with more than stubby, bloody fingertips. The Chicagoan's habit fractured -- and wore down -- his upper teeth ...