2 citations
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” A toddler with a rash and developmental delays improved after treatment for severe malnutrition caused by a diet lacking in protein.
June 2024 in “Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum” Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.
14 citations
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July 2009 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” Rapunzel syndrome is more common in Asian countries and requires early diagnosis, especially in Asian girls.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Improving nutrition after gastrectomy can enhance quality of life and aid recovery.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
July 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Anxiety can cause significant hair loss in children.
October 2025 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hair ingestion in children can prevent serious health issues.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
54 citations
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April 2007 in “Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique” Bariatric surgery can worsen nutritional deficiencies, requiring careful monitoring and supplementation.
October 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Health Care” Female nursing students with iron deficiency anemia have poor knowledge and practices regarding iron intake, needing better health education and physical monitoring.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Patients with non-scarring hair loss often have emotional disorders.
Recognize Rapunzel syndrome in children with unexplained stomach issues for timely treatment.
January 2022 in “Dubai diabetes and endocrinology journal/Dubai diabetes & endocrinology journal” A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Chirurgia” Bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating adolescent obesity.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor nutrition, higher BMI, and stress may worsen seborrheic dermatitis.
January 2005 in “Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine” Women with alopecia often experience high levels of anxiety and depression, needing psychiatric help.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Gut” A 75-year-old man lost weight, hair, and nails due to severe stomach and intestine inflammation.
November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences” Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.
May 1999 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” The gymnast's wrist pain and delayed menstruation are linked to intense exercise, requiring reduced activity and monitoring.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.