Patient's question:
It's been a year or two. I bite my fingernails at home, but not at school. I don't know when it started. About the past treatment and effectiveness: I haven't been treated. What kind of help do you need? What kind of solution can be offered?Doctor's answer:
Nail-biting and picking at nails are common habits in childhood. They are associated with psychological stress and emotional instability. Children may bite their nails to reduce self-tension when anxious or stressed, which can develop into a habit over time. Many children suffer from finger injuries or infections due to repeated nail-biting and picking. Treatment primarily involves behavioral therapy, such as aversion therapy and habit correction training. The latter focuses on increasing awareness of the negative effects of nail-biting, cultivating and developing positive behaviors, and enhancing self-control.