Cellulite Severity Scale: Two Cases of Diffuse Hair Loss Due to Telogen Effluvium from Eating Disorders

The document reports on two cases of diffuse hair loss due to telogen effluvium caused by underlying eating disorders. The first case involved an 18-year-old girl with severe anorexia nervosa, and the second case was a 35-year-old female who was abusing laxatives. Both patients experienced non-scarring hair loss, which was distressing but recognized as related to their eating disorders. The paper highlights the importance of considering eating disorders as a potential cause of diffuse hair loss, as they are common and have been described in 24% to 50% of patients with eating disorders. The cutaneous signs of eating disorders are classified into four groups: those resulting from disordered diet or malnutrition, those from vomiting, those from laxative/diuretic abuse, and psychocutaneous signs. The study emphasizes the need for dermatologists to inquire about eating disorders when seeing patients with diffuse hair loss.