Is manicure and pedicure contraindicated for onychophagy (nail biting)?

When we have a client with the following condition: onychophagy (nail biting)

Signs and symptoms for onychophagy (nail biting)

  • The ten fingernails are usually equally bitten to approximately the same degree
  • Biting nails can lead to broken skin on the cuticle
  • In rare cases, fingernails may become severely deformed after years of nail biting due to the destruction of the nail bed
ONYCHOPHAGY (NAIL BITING) contraindications In beauty therapy

Description

The habit of nail biting can become so familiar to sufferers that they are unaware they are picking at or biting their nails until they feel pain. Some patients with chronic onychophagy bite their toenails, fingernails, and the skin surrounding their nails until they bleed.

Others bite and pick until they have literally removed an entire nail. This can have a number of psychological effects, including frustration and self-loathing.

Clients who suffer from chronic onychophagy — or severe nail biting — may need not only the attention of a good nail tech, but also an appointment with a professional who can help with behavior modification.

Is onychophagy (nail biting) contagious?
No, "onychophagy (nail biting)" is NOT contagious!

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