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5.Bitten Nails
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Nail biting, sometimes extending to surrounding skin, frequently signals anxiety. Known as onychophagia, it spans mild habit to compulsive behavior. Consequences include infection, nail deformity, and dental wear, along with social embarrassment. Management may use cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal, stress reduction tools, bitter polish, or fidget aids. Severe cases benefit from professional mental health support.
