Be they bitten, picked, filed, or polished, a child's nails can generate a variety of dermatologic disorders. While fewer than 2% of visits to a pediatric dermatology clinic involve conditions ...

Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, can have several causes. It's a common habit among children and can mean different things, from simple boredom to anxiety or stress. Anxiety or Stress ...

Nail biting and thumb sucking are common habits in children, which are often seen in their formative years. Though these ...

Children should be encouraged to dry the skin around nails after bathing and heavy sweating, and they should change their socks when they get wet. Erin L. Luxenberg, BA, is a Medical Student ...