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What Causes A Person To Eat Skin Off Toes, Nails And Scabs?

I know this is really gross but im not sure what to do about it. I know someone who eats skin off her toes,fingers and on the insides of her cheeks and lips, also eats nasal discharge, vaginal discharge, pubic hairs, blood and scabs,eyes crusts,finger nails, toe nails and hair. I think that about covers it. Is this serious or harmless? I want to know as much information as possible about why someone would do this?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I do not think these are the symptoms. There should be more to it. The bizarre behavior pattern is associated with Hebephrenia. A category of schizophrenia. A mental disorder which needs immediate psychiatric treatment.Please consult a psychiatrist immedietely for proper diagnosis and treatment.

In case if you need more explanation in this regard, please post a direct query to me in this website. I am happy to explain.

Hope this answers your concerns.
Good luck.
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What Causes A Person To Eat Skin Off Toes, Nails And Scabs?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I do not think these are the symptoms. There should be more to it. The bizarre behavior pattern is associated with Hebephrenia. A category of schizophrenia. A mental disorder which needs immediate psychiatric treatment.Please consult a psychiatrist immedietely for proper diagnosis and treatment. In case if you need more explanation in this regard, please post a direct query to me in this website. I am happy to explain. Hope this answers your concerns. Good luck.