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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 Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders

      130 citations , January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      This review discusses the dermatologic symptoms associated with severe eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and how they can aid in early diagnosis, without reporting new results.

      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.

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

      in Minoxidil  199 upvotes 1 year 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 Diet changes w Alopecia areata.

       5 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses alopecia areata and whether diet changes can resolve it. One user mentions that their condition fluctuates without dietary changes, suggesting stress as a possible factor.

      community Mental Health and Finasteride Questions

      in General  162 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old with anxiety and depression is considering finasteride for hair loss but is worried about potential side effects. They decide to consult a doctor and consider starting with a low dose, while also exploring topical finasteride as a potentially safer option.
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