Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week Dr Zac Turner explains why nail biting is worse for us than we think.
Hi Dr Zac, I am one of those weird people who loves to bite their nails! I’ve been told so many reasons why it’s bad for me, but I can’t help it! Is it really that bad for me? If so, why? How can I stop biting my nails? –Hi Lillian, when was the last time you licked a toilet seat? How about the last time you rubbed your food on the ground before eating it? These sound like ridiculous questions, but you are essentially doing the same thing when you bite your...
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