Nail biting is an extremely common habit, but some people bite their nails so badly and so often that they suffer damage to their hands. Experts discuss why so many of us are driven to bite our nails, what can be done to stop it, and the damage that can occur when we can’t stop.

Guests:

  • Dr. Dana Stern, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
  • Dr. Fred Penzel, Executive Director, Western Suffolk Psychological Services, Huntington, NY

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