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Why did my white tips turn yellow and dark right after they were put on?

That can be worrying, especially when you’ve just had a fresh set done. A few things can cause white tips to turn yellow or dark right after application with gel: 1. Product Contamination 2. Incorrect Curing 3. Tip Quality 4. Product Layering 5. External Contamination 👉 What you can do: Summary If you’ve been asking

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Onychotillomania

Onychotillomania

Onychotillomania (pronounced on‑i‑ko‑til‑oh‑MAY‑nee‑ah) is a compulsive or repetitive habit of picking, pulling, or manipulating one’s fingernails, toenails, or the surrounding skin. It is classified as a body‑focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) and can cause significant nail damage, discomfort, and increased risk of infection. While occasional nail picking is common, onychotillomania refers to a persistent, often unconscious

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Onychophagia - Nail Biting

Onychophagia

Onychophagia Onychophagia (pronounced on‑i‑ko‑FAY‑jee‑ah) is the medical term for chronic nail biting — a body‑focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) that involves chewing the fingernails, toenails, and sometimes the surrounding skin. While occasional nail biting is common and often harmless, onychophagia refers to a persistent habit that can lead to physical damage and emotional distress. How Onychophagia

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Where does nail plate oil come from if the nail bed lacks glands?

Question: If there are no sebaceous glands in the nail bed, where does the oil that lubricates the nail plate come from? Answer: There are no sebaceous glands in the nail bed. The nail bed comprises epidermal and dermal layers but lacks sebaceous glands. The oil that lubricates the nail plate comes primarily from the

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