December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in young patients with certain symptoms is crucial for better outcomes.
Early and precise nutritional intervention is crucial for managing anorexia nervosa.
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May 2023 in “Cutis” Eating disorders can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and treatment.
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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.
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September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
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January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Proper diet management is crucial for phenylketonuria patients to avoid severe health issues.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” Poor nutrition in young children causes skin and hair issues, highlighting the need for better nutrition education.
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September 1972 in “British journal of nutrition” Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Consider trichobezoars in young girls with vague symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
January 2025 in “Pediatrics in Review” The boy's symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need to consider scurvy in kids with unusual diets.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
July 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A multidisciplinary approach with controlled exercise, better nutrition, hormone treatment, and psychological care is needed for anorexia nervosa.
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July 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” Precocious puberty is starting earlier due to factors like obesity and chemicals, with treatment focusing on preserving height and addressing social issues.
April 2025 in “Revista Digital de Postgrado” Severe malnutrition in young children causes various skin and nail issues, mainly pigmentation changes and extreme thinness.
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August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
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June 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
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December 2023 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” UVB exposure increases appetite by activating p53 in skin cells.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
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.
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
October 2025 in “Modern pediatrics Ukraine” Early diagnosis of celiac disease in children is crucial for effective treatment.
December 2024 in “Chemical Senses” Taste disorders in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome are severe in the front of the tongue but improve with treatment.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Nail pitting in kids can be harmless or indicate other health issues, so thorough evaluation is crucial.