A 43-year-old female asked:
how can i stop eating my nails? i have tried so many things i can have them ok for months, if i have a stress, nervous or afraid, i eat them again
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Have you considered : Behavior modification therapy?
There are some vile tasting solutions you can paint on your nails as a deterrent. Take care.
Answered on Sep 24, 2013
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