Here's What Nail Biting Can Do To You
Thursday, Aug 27, 2020, 6:00 pm
By:James Fraser
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While we all think nail-biting is just a habit, it is actually more than what we think. It can be dangerous; as dangerous as it may permanently stop your nail from growing back. Some of us have this habit. Here are fifteen reasons why you should stop your nail-biting habit immediately. Some of these are very frightening.
13.It Makes Your Fingertips Look Ugly
Even nail-biters know that their fingers look ugly. Long term biting of nails leads to serious and severe infections. It also leads to a painful condition called paronychia, where bacteria, yeast, and other germs enter into the deep layers of finger. Paronychia causes pain, swelling and pus buildup around fingernails.
14.Nails May Eventually Stop Growing
Chewing nails too deep will stop them permanently from growing. Human nails are attached to a fibrous substance called 'nail bed'. Those who eat nails may end up damaging the bed permanently, which will eventually stop the nails from growing.
15.There are Behavioral Therapies Available to Cure Nail-biting
In medical terms, nail-biting is called onychopagia. It is classified as an impulse control disorder. As we said earlier, it is not just a mere habit or an addiction. In most cases, one can cure it by applying a bitter nail polish (specifically made for this condition) on finger nails. In addition, therapies like HRT (habit reversal training) are offered by psychiatrists to treat the disorder.
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