June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” 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.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.
Premature graying of hair is linked to vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, thyroid issues, iron imbalance, stress, and lifestyle habits, and affects quality of life.
March 2024 in “Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine” Athletic trainers are crucial in spotting and managing eating disorders in athletes.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
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March 1994 in “Harvard Review of Psychiatry” Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Avoid alcohol, ponytails, and oily scalp, and get good sleep to prevent severe hair loss.
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July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep habits may increase the risk of hair loss in women.
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
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January 2014 in “World journal of gastroenterology” A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Cognitive-behavioral therapy with habit reversal training is the most effective treatment for trichotillomania.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
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.
January 2017 in “International journal of science and research” Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
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January 2022 in “Open Health” Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Eating healthy, exercising, and certain nutrients like myoinositol and omega-3s can help manage PCOS symptoms.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Association of Physicians of India” Adding vitamin B12 to food like salt can effectively improve vitamin levels in rural areas.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
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January 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.
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September 2016 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Eating less and exercising more, with personalized diet plans and realistic goals, can lead to weight loss and better health, but more research is needed for long-term success.