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GlossaryLanugo-like body hair

fine, soft, unpigmented hair resembling fetal hair

Lanugo-like body hair refers to fine, soft, and often unpigmented hair that resembles the lanugo hair found on fetuses. In adults, this type of hair can appear due to certain medical conditions, such as anorexia nervosa or hormonal imbalances, where the body reverts to producing this fetal-like hair as a protective mechanism.

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Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders

research Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders

130 citations , January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.

Skin Signs in Anorexia Nervosa

research Skin signs in anorexia nervosa

48 citations , September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.

Is There a Role for Dermatologists in Eating Disorders?

research Is there a role for dermatologists in eating disorders?

5 citations , April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.

Skin Signs Due to Starvation

research Skin Signs due to Starvation

June 2012 in “Springer eBooks”

Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.

research Eating disorders and the skin

51 citations , December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.

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community Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?

in Chat 70 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss can begin in early adolescence and cause mental anguish. Treatments mentioned include eating cruciferous vegetables, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining scalp hygiene.

community Are these vellus hair or just normal body hair ?

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community New vellus hairs? 2.5min .5dut

in Is this regrowth? 10 upvotes 1 week ago

community If all these vellus hairs turn terminal I’m gonna be a chewbacca

in Is this regrowth? 89 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.

community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 5 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

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