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June 1976 in “PubMed” Crash dieting can cause temporary hair loss due to not getting enough energy for hair growth.
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A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
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Early and precise nutritional intervention is crucial for managing anorexia nervosa.