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Little Known Remedies For Stopping Nail Biting

by boardwalk on Apr 28, 2011

Here is some information on nail biting you may not have known, as well as some hints on what you can do to break this irritating habit.

Nail biting is a compulsion that may start in childhood. More males than females bite their nails and this habit seems to occur most frequently during the teen years. Some nail biters have been able to stop on their own by the time they reach adulthood. For others, the habit continues for years and can be really annoying.

Nail biting is something that people do when they are bored, when they are feeling stressed out, and even when they are not even thinking about it. It can cause embarrassment or shame because of the appearance of the stubby nails. The fingertips are reddened and sensitive to touch. Even more importantly nail biting is unhygienic, as bacteria and dirt get transferred back and forth from the mouth to the nails. This can eventually lead to skin infections, gum disease, stomach problems, and even chipped...Read More >>



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