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A 19-year-old member asked:

I have a obsession with biting and peeling my skin of around my nails on my fingers. i've been doing it for years.it does hurt and bleeds all the time?

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Dr. Bernard Seif
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Biting & Peeling: skin from around nails MAY simply be a bad habit or a type of OCD. Please see a mental health professional who can help you assess the situation and you can go from there w/support to break the habit or treat possible OCD. Peace and good health.
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