This is a habit that many people can’t give up.

The answer: This is a nail biting habit. This habit can lead to inflammation and deformity of the fingers, because it can be so severe that the patient chews off the flesh around the fingers when there is not enough nail left to bite. This addiction syndrome is called Dermatophagia by scientists, related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders, also known as Body-Focus Repetitive Behavior (BFRB)

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