research An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia associated with authentic hair extension as seen in a young African-American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
research Contemporaneous onset of systemic lupus erythematosus and severe eating disorder; neither the chicken nor the egg
Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
research Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine: Eating Disorders
Some alternative therapies might help treat eating disorders when combined with standard care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research THERAPEUTIC FASTING
Eating a small amount of lean meat daily is safer and more manageable for weight loss than total fasting.
research Anorexia Nervosa and Gender Dysphoria: A Clinical Case
Eating disorders in gender dysphoria patients may be a coping mechanism for body image issues.
research Nourishing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Multiphased Dietetic Intervention
Dietetic-led cognitive-behavioral therapy may improve treatment for adults with ARFID.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research Biomaterial-based mechanical regulation facilitates scarless wound healing with functional skin appendage regeneration
Biomaterials can help heal wounds without scars and regenerate skin features.
research Sound Wave‐Activated Self‐Powered Adhesive Dressing for Accelerated Wound Healing
The dressing speeds up wound healing using sound waves without needing extra devices.
research Cross-sectional survey examining skin picking and hair pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
research Trichotillomania, Trichophagia and Trichobezoar in a Male Paediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review
An 11-year-old boy with hair-eating habits needed surgery and psychiatric help.
research The Beverly Hills Diet
The Beverly Hills Diet is unscientific, potentially harmful, and could cause serious health issues.
research Patient Care
The Beverly Hills Diet is unhealthy and can cause serious health issues; pharmacists should advise against it and asthmatics should avoid nonprescription antihistamines.
research Multidisciplinary treatment of obesity with a protein-sparing modified fast: results in 668 outpatients.
A weight loss program with a special fast helped patients lose an average of 41-47 pounds and improved their health, but maintaining the weight loss was challenging.
research Annals of General Psychiatry An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia in a young African American female adult
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.
research General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
research Hypothalamic lipid metabolism and the control of food intake
The VMH AMPK-SNS-BAT axis may help treat cachexia and obesity.
research Trichodaganomania: A Curious Habit
Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
research Chronic tophaceous gout secondary to self-induced vomiting in anorexia nervosa
A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Pica for Uncooked Basmati Rice in Two Women with Iron Deficiency and a Review of Ryzophagia
Iron therapy resolved uncooked rice cravings and symptoms in women with iron deficiency.
research Caffeine toxicity in starved rats
Caffeine becomes more toxic in rats when food intake is reduced by over 50%.
research Trichotillomania and Trichophagia: Modern Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods
Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
research Body-focused repetitive behaviors and the dermatology patient
Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
research Pellagra and anorexia nervosa: a case report
A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
research Trichobezoar: An Uncommon Cause of Upper GI Bleeding
A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
research TRICHOTILLOMANIA WITH GIANT GASTRIC TRICHOBEZOAR IN A FEMALE CHILD: A CASE REPORT
An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
research Different Symbiotic Species of Armillaria Affect the Yield and Active Compound Contents of Polyporus umbellatus
Using Armillaria strain A541 boosts Polyporus umbellatus yield and polysaccharide content.
research The premature catagen induced by estrogen was accompanied with advance apoptosis of precortex cells.
Estrogen speeds up hair follicle cell death, causing early hair growth cycle changes, but only if a specific receptor is present.