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Nail biting in rheumatic diseases

V Wright1, B Atrash, R Hopkins

  • 1Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University of Leeds, U.K.

Clinical Rheumatology
|January 1, 1995
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Nail biting is not strongly associated with fibromyalgia. This habit appears more common in younger individuals and is not a reliable indicator of fibromyalgia in adults.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Nail biting is often linked to emotional tension.
  • Its association with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential association between nail biting and fibromyalgia.
  • To determine if nail biting is a characteristic feature of fibromyalgia patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 387 patients at a Rheumatism Clinic.
  • Data collection on nail biting habits and patient demographics.

Main Results:

  • Nail biting was more prevalent in younger individuals, not specifically in fibromyalgia patients.
  • 7% of patients reported nail biting; denture use was inversely associated with this habit.

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Conclusions:

  • Nail biting is not a significant feature of fibromyalgia.
  • The habit is more indicative of age than the presence of fibromyalgia.