Although it looks harmless, the habit can be related to mental health and stress problems
Have you already taken by pulling the skin from the corners of the nails or have you noticed someone who has this habit? At first glance, the mania seems harmless, but it can be directly associated with emotional and mental problems.
A study published in Brazilian acts of dermatologyrevealed that at least 30% of patients with a mental health condition has the habit, called Derhthomania or abrasion disorder.
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What does it mean to tear the skin from the fingers or the corners of the nails?
According to Wanderson Neves de Araujo, clinical psychologist, of the maintained group, dermatilomania can be associated with issues such as:
“The habit becomes a problem when causing visible lesions of the skin, intense physical suffering, embarrassment or shame and when trying to stop without success,” he says.
Symptoms of Dermatolomania
In addition to the habit of “hitting” the skin, the symptoms of dermatilomania include:
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Dermatilomania: what it is, causes and treatments
Source: Terra
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