Onychophagia: A nail-biting conundrum for physicians

P Halteh, RK Scher, SR Lipner - Journal of dermatological …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Onychophagia, defined as habitual nail biting, is a common disorder affecting 20–30% of the
population and all age groups. It may lead to significant psychosocial problems, have a …

[HTML][HTML] Nail tic disorders: manifestations, pathogenesis and management

A Singal, D Daulatabad - Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and …, 2017 - ijdvl.com
Nail tic disorders are classic examples of overlap between the domains of dermatology and
psychiatry. They are examples of body-focused repetitive behaviors in which there is an …

Is hyperinsulinemia a possible clinical explanation underlying the myth of Erysichthon?

A Saniotis - Acta diabetologica, 2023 - Springer
Background An insulinoma is an endocrine tumor of the pancreas, originating from the beta
cells, and has a prevalence of 4 cases per 1 million patients. Insulinomas often follow a …

A case of self-cannibalism: an extremely rare type of self-mutilation with multiple risk factors

N Aras - The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Self-mutilation is a behavior often associated with various psychiatric diseases, and it has
various risk factors. Self-cannibalism, an extremely rare form of self-mutilation, can also be …

Nail diseases in women

S Nanda, C Grover, S Bansal - Skin Diseases in Females, 2022 - Springer
Nail in women assumes special importance, due to the aesthetic appeal and regular use of
nail cosmetics and beautification procedures. Also, women are more prone to certain nail …

Self-mutilating autocannibalistic onycophagia causing infectious compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, and sepsis: A case report and review of the literature

AA Akhavan, LC Catterall, EG Deune - Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Onycophagia, or nail-biting, is common in adults and children, but self-mutilating
onycophagia is almost exclusively associated with nerve injury and psychiatric …

[HTML][HTML] Self-cannibalism: the man who eats himself

A Yilmaz, E Uyanik, MCB Şengül… - Western journal of …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Self-mutilation is a general term for a variety of forms of intentional self-harm without the
wish to die. Although there have been many reports of self-mutilation injuries in the …

Severe onychophagia and finger mutilation associated with obstructive sleep apnea

G Nino, R Singareddy - Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2013 - jcsm.aasm.org
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to important neurobehavioral
consequences including cognitive deficits, hyperactivity/inattention, daytime sleepiness, and …

Self-mutilation of the Fifth Finger in an Infant due to Iatrogenic Ulnar Nerve Neurapraxia: A Clinical Case Report and Review of the Literature

M Singer, L Schorr - JAAOS Global Research & Reviews, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Self-mutilation of the Fifth Finger in an Infant due to Iatr... : JAAOS Global Research & Reviews
Self-mutilation of the Fifth Finger in an Infant due to Iatrogenic Ulnar Nerve Neurapraxia: A …

Recurrent osteomyelitis requiring surgical management secondary to nail-biting: a case report

M Hoof, DJ Cognetti, WD Mcclain… - JBJS Case …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Conclusion: Successful treatment relies on a multidisciplinary approach which in this case
included surgical management and counseling on cessation, with referrals to other …