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Suggest Treatment For Craving For Suds From Soap

I crave suds from soap,this only happens when I smell the soap washing hands. Specifically Irish Spring,and Zest. I havent taken any chunks but do lick the suds from hands and then drink water afterwards thinking that Im diluting the problem. This has been going on for maybe 6 months. What damage could I encounter?
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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I think, you are suffering from pica. Pica is characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, soap or sand. Soap has some antibacterial effect and eating them could harm useful bacteria in body. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment.

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Suggest Treatment For Craving For Suds From Soap

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, you are suffering from pica. Pica is characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, soap or sand. Soap has some antibacterial effect and eating them could harm useful bacteria in body. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. Thanks