{"id":338945,"date":"2015-09-27T11:43:46","date_gmt":"2015-09-27T03:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/stop-biting-nails-338945.html"},"modified":"2015-09-27T11:43:46","modified_gmt":"2015-09-27T03:43:46","slug":"stop-biting-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/lifelove-hk\/decoding-hk\/habits-behaviour-hk\/stop-biting-nails-338945.html","title":{"rendered":"How to stop biting your nails?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Biting nails constantly can cause serious health problems,\" said Margaret E. Parsons, Professor of Dermatology at the University of California. According to experts, the habit usually starts in childhood and continues into adulthood.\u00a0The results: \"the tissue that allows the nail to grow may be damaged and nails do not grow normally. In addition, this bad habit makes them more vulnerable to infections<\/a> because it allows the passage of bacteria and viruses from the\u00a0mouth to fingers, or, conversely, fingers to the face or mouth.\"<\/p>

6 TIPS TO STOP NIBBLING YOUR\u00a0NAILS<\/span> <\/h2>

1.\u00a0Keep your nails short. <\/strong>We agree, that does not stop to tear small skin hanging around the sides of nails, but it will\u00a0reduce the temptation.<\/p>

2.\u00a0Use hand cream<\/strong> to leave a\u00a0<\/strong>perfumed\u00a0taste to your nails. This removes the need\u00a0to bite the nails because of the weird taste\u00a0and, above all, helps one to become aware of the habit.<\/p>

3.\u00a0Get \u00a0regular\u00a0 manicures. <\/strong>Spending money to getting\u00a0beautiful nails should deter you from the nail-biting massacre\u00a0(at least for a few days!).<\/p>

4.\u00a0Find a substitute. <\/strong>Try playing with a stress ball or chewing gum. In short, keep your\u00a0hands or mouth occupied.\u00a0However, avoid chewing a pencil full of microbes, and, of course, swallow everything that comes to hand.<\/p>

5.\u00a0Identify the causes.<\/strong> Often, these are stress, anxiety or boredom. Knowing where the habit stems from\u00a0is an essential first step to getting rid of it. So observe your reactions and pull in the deductions as required.<\/p>

6. Stop gradually.<\/strong> Some specialists recommend 'breaking' the addiction gradually. Start by not biting one\u00a0fingernail (the thumb, for example). Then go to a second and then a whole hand, etc.<\/p>

Dr. Parsons states that it is necessary to consult a professional\u00a0in some cases (persistent psychological or emotional problems may be the cause). And of course, make sure to\u00a0see a dermatologist or general practitioner if\u00a0an infection occurs.<\/p>

Source: American Academy of Dermatology, September 2015<\/em><\/p>

Maureen Diament and Nur Syazana H.<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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