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GlossaryEating 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 Obesity in Adults: Position Statement of Various Polish Medical Associations

1 citations , March 2023 in “Nutrients”

The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.

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.

research Eating Disorders: Progress and Challenges

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

Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.

research Management of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV and Dermatological Conditions

2 citations , March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry”

The conclusion is that careful management of both psychiatric and skin conditions is crucial for HIV patients, using medication and interdisciplinary approaches.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Mental Health: A Call to Action

4 citations , April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility”

PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.

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

in What should I do? 2 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

in Chat 69 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

community Could Eating disorders induce secondary effects on finasteride?

Vazogly in General 112 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced a loss of libido and anhedonia after severe dietary restriction while on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering reducing the Finasteride dose or taking a break to see if symptoms improve.

community 20F: Should I Continue Minoxidil After ED Recovery for Hair Shedding?

Helloimhere in Minoxidil 199 upvotes 7 months ago

A 20-year-old female is considering whether to continue using minoxidil for hair loss after recovering from an eating disorder and iron deficiency. She is concerned about hair shedding and is advised to focus on nutrition and iron intake, with the option to taper off minoxidil gradually if she chooses to stop.

community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

in Progress Pictures 77 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

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