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 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,” ...

Fidgeting and fussing can do real harm. Feb. 15, 2014— -- intro: Nervous habits are often more annoying to the people around you than to yourself, but some types of fidgeting and fussing can do ...

On Children’s Day, a doctor, a counsellor, and a parenting coach explore the causes and effects of rising anxiety among ...

Trichotillomania is a complex psychiatric condition characterised by the recurrent urge to pull out one’s hair, typically resulting in noticeable hair loss and significant personal distress. As a ...

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 ...

Up until a few years ago, I'd been a nail biter for more than two decades. I'd bite while watching TV. During a stressful work meeting. At the movies (can confirm, bitten nails and salty popcorn don't ...