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, ...

To stop biting your nails, try applying bitter-tasting nail polish, wear gloves, or get regular manicures. Another effective way to stop biting your nails is to try habit reversal training, which ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nail biting, or onychophagia, carries significant health risks beyond appearance. This habit can injure gums, spread harmful bacteria causing infections and digestive issues, and lead to painful ...

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Our toxic trait? We still bite our nails. Call it a nervous habit or a childhood coping ...

What starts as a harmless childhood habit may be silently inviting illness, according to health experts. Dr. from Harvard Health Publishing has issued a chilling warning to those who nibble their ...

BOSTON - If you tend to bite your nails, there may be a simple and free way to kick the habit. Millions of people perform repetitive behaviors such as nail biting, hair plucking, or skin picking, ...

It is the hard-to-break habit that many of us turn to without realising. And research has revealed there could be more to biting our nails than meets the eye. Often seen as a sign of stress or nerves, ...

This article originally appeared on InStyle. Tired of biting your nails? You’re not alone—the issue is more common than you think. Whether the cause lies in anxiety or boredom for you, Dermelect’s ...

Does your child bite his fingernails? Some children and adults do this, especially when they are feeling nervous, but it's definitely not a healthy habit and it's one you can help your child break.