Nail biting is one of those habits that toddlers sometimes develop. It can be unsightly, annoying (to you!), and even problematic for their health. But like thumb sucking, it usually goes away on its ...

Nail-biting–You’ll notice it in the car seat line, during story time, and at soccer. Tiny fingers drift to tiny teeth. Maybe they chew until the nails are ragged. Maybe they pick at the side-skin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nail biting is a common habit that’s difficult to break. New research finds that certain repetitive ...

Nail biting, or onychophagia, is a common condition in which individuals habitually bite their nails and the surrounding areas. People may develop this behavior for a number of reasons, and it can ...

Many people bite their nails at some point, especially as children. It’s a type of body-focused repetitive behavior that goes by the clinical name of onychophagia. There’s a spectrum of nail biting.