title: Osteomyelitis caused by nail biting.
abstract: Nail biting is a common habit in children. In most cases, it is of cosmetic concern only; however, if not controlled, it can lead to serious morbidity. A case is presented of a child who developed osteomyelitis of a distal phalanx as a result of chronic nail biting.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine 94143-0316.
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Waldman
authors: I J
authors: IJ
authors: Frieden
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009259:Nail Biting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography