General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders

    June 2012 in “ Springer eBooks ”
    Marilyn Zabielinski, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary 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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