Common "Nail Bite" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq
Home / Answers / Homeopathy / Nail Bite

Nail Bite

Nail-biting is known as onychophagia. It initiates as a benign behavior in childhood and becomes self-mutilative behavior in adolescents. Nail-biting is often practiced while the person is under frustration, stress, and anxiety. It can remain associated with other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, major depressive disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Nail-biting can be stopped by often trimming nails, polishing nails with bitter polish, and wearing tapes on the fingernails.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published on this website are written by verified Native and Traditional Care Experts. The Content has been moderated by the iCliniq Content Review Team before publication. Post your health questions on iCliniq-Native Care by choosing the right Native Care Specialty and get them answered. Your queries will be answered 24/7 by top Native Care Experts from iCliniq-Native Care.

Child has poor concentration and nail biting habit. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, This query is about a healthy, happy boy who has poor concentration and cannot stop biting his nails. My 11-year-old son has had a nail-biting habit on and off since his toddler years. We recently moved and started school (were homeschooled before). He has always been easily distracte...  Read Full »

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama

Dr. Sheetal Nanji Dama

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This needs medication which I will be prescribing.  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

Choose a Specialty
* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.