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A member asked:

Is this considered abnormal behavior if you bite your toenails?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: It is certainly a bad habit. Most people use clippers to cut their nails or have a pedicure.

Dr Frydman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Yes: I'd be bragging everywhere if you can bring your mouth to your toes. Not many americans can. But again, abnormal behavior is always in the details - does it affect socio-occupational functioning?

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 3/1/2014

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