Onychotillomania: Diagnosis and Management. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Onychotillomania, defined as self-induced trauma to the nail unit, either by picking or pulling at the nails, affects 0.9% of the population. It may lead to severe irreversible nail dystrophy, melanonychia, or infections. Although no large clinical trials have assessed the efficacy of treatments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical barrier methods, and pharmacological treatments have shown some benefits in case reports. The objective of this article is to review the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, etiology, historical and physical examination findings, pathological features, and current treatment methods. Onychotillomania remains a clinical challenge to dermatologists, pediatricians, internists, and psychiatrists in practice, as there are no evidence-based treatment methods.

publication date

  • December 1, 2017

Research

keywords

  • Nail Biting
  • Nail Diseases
  • Self-Injurious Behavior

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85034446152

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s40257-017-0289-6

PubMed ID

  • 28488241

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 18

issue

  • 6