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Dermatophagia is a ____ condition.
APsychological
BDermatological
CPhysiological
DGenital
Correct answer
A. Psychological
Explanation
It involves the compulsive biting of one’s skin, often around the fingers, and is considered a body-focused repetitive behavior associated with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).