Warning Signs Of Dermatophagia

Frequent Gnawing On Skin

The frequent gnawing on the skin is a typical presentation of a patient with dermatophagia. They gnaw on their skin on various places of the body. The most typical is the fingernails, knuckles, and inside of the mouth. The discomfort of the chewing and resulting pain do not stop the patient from continuing the behavior. They will continue the behavior even though their fingers may bleed and be painful. Additionally, patients might chew on the inside of their mouth and lips. The damage caused by chewing on these areas is easier to hide than other places. This can be bad because there is no deterrence, other than the pain, a patient might be subject to. Therefore, there could be extensive damage that could result in sensitivity to temperature and ingredients in various foods and drinks.

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