TLDR Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.
Eating disorders (EDs) such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) were psychiatric conditions with significant medical implications, including dermatological signs that could aid in early diagnosis. These disorders were more prevalent in Western cultures but were increasing in non-Western countries. Dermatologists played a crucial role in identifying EDs through skin signs, which were sometimes the only visible symptoms. Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach were essential for better prognosis. Common skin signs included lanugolike body hair and asteatosis, which were linked to the effects of starvation and other ED-related behaviors.
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April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
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June 2005 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Twisted hair is rare in severe anorexia nervosa, found in only 2 out of 30 patients.
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January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
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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.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
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January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
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April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
