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Osteomyelitis caused by nail biting.

B A Waldman¹, I J Frieden

¹Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine 94143-0316.

Pediatric Dermatology

|September 1, 1990

Summary

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Nail biting in children, often cosmetic, can lead to serious health issues. This case highlights chronic nail biting causing osteomyelitis, a bone infection, in a child's finger.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Dermatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Nail biting (onychotillomania) is a prevalent behavior in pediatric populations.
While typically viewed as a cosmetic issue, chronic nail biting can precipitate significant health complications.
The potential for infection and subsequent morbidity necessitates a closer examination of this habit.