It is not very difficult to find people who bite their nails in our circle of friends or family. You can see, there is always someone with this habit - which may or may not be linked to anxiety.
bite your nails it even seems harmless, with no consequences for your body, with the exception of the aesthetics of the hands. However, this can generate unpleasant results in the long term.
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If you are a person who has this habit, pay attention to the information in this article and think twice before putting your fingers in your mouth. And if you know someone like that, send them this link to find out.
ingrown toenails
The most obvious problem with this habit is that it makes your hands look unkempt. Also, biting your nails can make them all ingrown.
And, believe me, an ingrown toenail is not like the TikTok videos: it is painful, uncomfortable and annoying to treat and can lead to a series of secondary problems.
infections
When the skin around the nails is injured, it becomes a gateway for bacteria that can infect the site. The main symptoms of this are redness, swelling, and pus.
And be careful: in more serious cases, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause an even bigger problem in your body.
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wear of teeth
The force you use your teeth to break and bite your nails takes a toll on your teeth. In some cases, it can even break part of the tooth or crack it, causing dental problems.
Gateway
As our hands are always in contact with the most diverse surfaces, they end up becoming vectors of various bacteria, germs and viruses.
Thus, when we put them in our mouths to bite our nails, we are opening a door for all these microorganisms to enter our cabin body.
Worsening of skin problems
Some dermatological conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and allergies, can be made worse by manipulation and wear of the skin around the nails.
Also, when we ′′ cut ′′ the nail with our teeth, they become sharper. So, when we scratch somewhere on the body with these “mini-knives”, they tear the skin apart.
The first step is to be aware that you have a bad habit and understand where it comes from. In many cases, it is a response to anxiety and stress, so finding options for dealing with such feelings can help you kick the habit.
Keeping your nails short is another way to break this habit, so you won't have anything to pull out of your teeth.
paint your nails with nail polishes Bitters can also discourage you from destroying them — especially if you pay for an expensive manicure.
Finally, keeping your hands busy is another way out. Using a spinner, anti-stress balls or clicking a pen can help a lot to fight the bad habit.
Graduated in Social Communication at the Federal University of Goiás. Passionate about digital media, pop culture, technology, politics and psychoanalysis.
