January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Eating disorders can cause hair loss.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
June 2010 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Self-induced vomiting in anorexia can lead to rare gout complications.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
81 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine” Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
5 citations
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April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in young patients with certain symptoms is crucial for better outcomes.
March 2024 in “Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine” Athletic trainers are crucial in spotting and managing eating disorders in athletes.
3 citations
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nifedipine may help treat perniosis, improving symptoms and clearing lesions for some patients.
April 2006 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.
2 citations
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Warming hands improves blood flow in people with systemic sclerosis.
1 citations
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
75 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
48 citations
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
28 citations
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
22 citations
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June 1993 in “Calcified Tissue International” Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.
17 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.