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    Glossary Crash Diets

    extreme dietary regimens for rapid weight loss

    Crash diets, also known as rapid weight loss diets, are extreme dietary regimens designed to achieve significant weight loss in a very short period. These diets often involve severe calorie restriction and the elimination of entire food groups, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and potential health risks, including hair loss (alopecia) due to inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

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      Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet

      research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet

      11 citations , May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This report describes a case of probable telogen effluvium associated with stress and recent relocation, contributing to evidence of hair loss linked to weight reduction programs.
      Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol: Reply

      research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol-Reply

      1 citations , February 1976 in “JAMA”
      In this article, the author reports a case where hemiballismus was almost completely suppressed within 48 hours of starting haloperidol therapy, suggesting a therapeutic response to the drug.
      Alopecia in Crash Dieters

      research Alopecia in crash dieters.

      23 citations , June 1976 in “PubMed”
      This study observed that crash dieting led to significant hair loss in patients, with hair regrowth occurring several months after the diet.

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