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Glossary Eating Disorders

serious mental health conditions involving abnormal eating behaviors

Eating Disorders (EDs) are serious mental health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can include extreme restriction of food intake, excessive eating, or unhealthy behaviors like purging. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, and they can lead to severe physical and psychological complications, requiring comprehensive treatment involving medical, nutritional, and psychological support.

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research Eating Disorders: Progress and Challenges

81 citations , January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine”

This review updates on the understanding and management of eating disorders, noting substantial progress over 30 years but highlighting the need for revised classification, clarified pathogenesis, and improved treatments.

research Eating disorders and the skin

51 citations , December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.

research Eating Disorders and Diabetes: Facing the Dual Challenge

4 citations , September 2023 in “Nutrients”

This review highlights the complex relationship between eating disorders and diabetes, indicating that individuals with diabetes may be at increased risk for eating disorders due to dietary and management demands, which can in turn affect blood sugar control.

Overview of Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder

research Eating disorders

May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.

research General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders

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.

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community Possible causes for crown/top of head thinning even while on a "nuclear" stack? (MTF + fin + microneedling)

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Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.

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in Satire 470 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, with users sharing personal experiences and side effects. Some users mention changes in hair and semen consistency, while others discuss male contraception methods.

community Hair Loss After 8 Months on Finasteride 1mg at Age 23

in Basic Questions 133 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 23-year-old experienced initial hair improvement with finasteride 1mg but noticed hair thinning after 8 months, possibly due to significant weight loss. They are considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride to address the issue.

community Having really noticeable hair recession and thinning after getting good results on fin 1mg for almost 8 months.

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A user experienced hair thinning and recession after initially seeing positive results with finasteride 1mg for almost 8 months. They suspect their significant weight loss and potential nutrient deficiencies might be contributing factors and are considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

192 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

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learn Centella

Not eating well lately and your hair’s falling? A centella-based supplement might give your roots the boost they’re begging for. There is no published human trial showing that an oral Centella asiatica (gotu kola) supplement stops hair shedding caused by poor nutrition; the evidence is laboratory work on dermal papilla cells, inflammation and collagen, and community reports mention centella only in topical products.

learn Omega 3

Is your hair weaker since changing your eating habits? Maybe omega-3s are what you’ve been missing. Inadequate omega-3s in your diet can weaken hair health.

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