Abstract: A 60-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and benign prostatic hypertrophy presented for routine evaluation. Physical examination revealed severe deformity of his fingernails (figure 1). All 10 digits had marked, irregular nail plate shedding that began at the distal groove and progressed proximally. In some digits, the nail plate was almost totally absent, and scarring and granulation… Read More

Question by Kaylin: Any ideas for quitting the fingernail biting habit?
I am eighteen years old, and for as long as I can remember, I have always bitten my nails. This is a habit that is shared by many in my family, however most of the females I am related to stopped when they were about fourteen (my grandmother, my mother, my sister.).

My… Read More

Question by : Any good advice on quitting fingernail biting?
I have been biting my fingernails ever since I can remember. It’s more habit now than anything, not a nervous reaction or anything like that. Secondly, my nails seem to be super thin. When they grow to a certain point, they buckle and eventually break before getting a real good chance to grow.… Read More

Question by Martyr Eternal: Fingernail Biting?
I have a bad habit of biting my fingernails and I was wondering if anyone has any clever ways to beat this habit?

Best answer:

Answer by CiCiPromise yourself a manicure whenever your fingernails extend beyond the tips of your fingers.

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