and avoiding harmful habits (like biting or using nails as tools), is essential for maintaining nail health and overall well-being,” says Smith. “Moisturize your hands and cuticles regularly ...

"In the short-term, nail biting increases your risk of infections in the nail, finger, or even systemic infections," he ...

Many times we promise ourselves- "Enough now! I will never bite my nails again after today..." but after a few minutes we find ourselves trapped in the same old habit. Nail biting is a habit that ...

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can ... which is what causes the intensely bitter taste. (It smells like hand sanitizer or nail polish remover, in my experience).

Are you also tired of nail-biting habit? Biting nails can cause fungal infections to your child. Here are some easy hacks and tips to break this habit in kids.

"Keep children's hands busy," she advises. "Then reward that behaviour, so that it's more satisfying than nail-chewing. Don't tell them off for biting." As for Ben on the football pitch ...

Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when working conditions require the hands to be frequently wet or exposed to chemicals. Acute paronychia develops ...

If you start biting again, start using the clipper to trim all your nails again. Don’t use nail polish. Also, use hand lotion before you go to sleep so you don’t wash it off right away. –Rita B., via ...

It is very common for young children to suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths and nail biting can be a natural extension of this. Although it can be made worse by anxiety ...