I’ve been biting my nails for 40 years. I had given up on trying to break this bad habit. Colleagues would encourage me to stop, saying it was unprofessional. My wife would suggest I stop citing past ...

Nails may hurt due to an infection, nail biting, injury, or other causes. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve home remedies and medical treatments. Nail pain may be due to temporary issues ...

People bite their nails for many reasons, and may not be aware they're doing it. While a seemingly harmless habit, nail biting can have health-related consequences, including bacterial infections and ...

If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true ...

Nail biting is a common habit, but usually not a serious one for most children. Most children who bite their nails eventually lose the habit, but some may continue well into adulthood. In more serious ...

Onycholysis occurs when your fingernail or toenail separates from its nail bed. Common causes include bacterial infections, frequent manicures, and conditions like psoriasis. Avoiding biting, picking, ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common when ...

“It seems like not many people knew that nail biting could cause such a big issue, including myself,” Gabby Swierzewski tells PEOPLE Gabby Swierzewski Gabby Swierzewski has been a nail-biter for as ...