5.Bitten Nails
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Nail biting, sometimes including the surrounding skin, often reflects anxiety and ranges from habit to compulsion. Known as onychophagia, it affects all ages, especially children and young adults. It can cause nail damage, infections, and dental issues, and may dent self-esteem. Helpful approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal, and stress management. Some benefit from stress balls, fidget tools, or bitter nail polish. In persistent cases, a mental health professional can help address root causes.
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