
Is nail biting a sign of anxiety?
Anxiety, the cause of the problem, treatment
Onychophagia, also known as nail-biting, is an uncontrollable habit that is often linked to anxiety. This behaviour typically starts in early childhood and tends to escalate during adolescence. Besides not being very hygienic, nail biting can lead to skin infections, fungal infections and cause mouth pain or tooth damage. Moreover, individuals who swallow the bitten […]