Most nail biters admit that the habit comes up when they’re nervous or when they’re bored. When you’re experiencing a lot of anxiety, biting your nails can be a way of releasing some of that stress ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection. “Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

I am a great habit breaker. For years as a child psychiatrist, I have treated trichotillomania, a condition where people pull out their hair, often on their eyebrows or scalp. I also commonly treat ...