Is there a medication to stop nail-biting?
Nail biting is a difficult habit to give up. There
are many people who regularly bite their nails leading to nail deformity, poor
cosmesis and anguish. So far no herb, lotion or potion has been found to be effective
in treating nail biting. Some experts recommend painting nails with a bitter solution
- known as aversion therapy, this sometimes helps. Take something you
absolutely hate and paint it on your nails and this may deter you from biting
your nails. Others recommend wearing gloves.
I think that perhaps treating your anxiety at the same time may help. See a
good psychiatrist and let him decide if an antidepressant that relieves anxiety
may help resolve this problem. In many cases, s short course of an SSRI may
help. good luck
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