“It seems like not many people knew that nail biting could cause such a big issue, including myself,” Gabby Swierzewski tells ...

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 ...

I’ve been biting my nails for 40 years. I had given up on trying to break this bad habit. Colleagues would encourage me to stop, saying it was unprofessional. My wife would suggest I stop citing past ...

Let’s start with nail fungus, a disease that an average person experiences at least once in their lifetime. As you probably know, the fungus is found in our bodies. To turn into an infection, it needs ...

If you’re someone who bites their nails, you’ve probably been told to just stop countless times. But here’s what those well-meaning advice-givers don’t understand — your nail-biting habit isn’t just a ...

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So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading the letter from the lady who is very upset with the state of her nails due to her lifelong nail-biting. I was a nail-biter for a little over 50 years, until my wife ...

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started when I was at the age when copying my parents (who also incessantly bite their nails) was my most important day-to-day task. It ...