Cắn móng tay

Cắn móng tay is also known as Onychophagia which derives from the Greek word ‘phagos,’ meaning ‘to eat’. It is the condition when someone bites his/her own nails, and occasionally their cuticles. The condition can be a precursor of a nail tic if not treated in time.

Stress is a common cause, but severe nail biting can also be a symptom for mental illnesses and compulsive disorders. Biting the cạnh miễn phí của tấm móng tay can lead to bacterial infections, skin avulsions and bong móng.