research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
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research A Trichobezoar in a Child with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease: A Case Report
A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.
research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Form of Trichobezoar in the Stomach with Extension into the Small Intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research The Self in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders: Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders
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 Cellulite Severity Scale: Two Cases of Diffuse Hair Loss Due to Telogen Effluvium from Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause hair loss.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
research Hair Follicle Characteristics as Early Marker of Type 2 Diabetes
Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.
research Skin Signs Due to Starvation
Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
research Mechanical Upper Bowel Obstruction Caused by a Large Trichobezoar in a Young Woman: A Very Unusual Case Report
A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Could the Patient Have an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies
Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
research Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
research Cutaneous Signs of Malnutrition Secondary to Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and treatment.
research Is There a Role for Dermatologists in Eating Disorders?
Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
research Nutrition and Hair: The Role of Nutrients in Hair Health
Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
research Characteristics of 60 Adult Chronic Hair Pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
research Nutrition and Hair Health: The Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies
Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
research Dietary Management of Skin Diseases
Eating the right foods is important for skin health and can help treat some skin conditions.
research Clinical Pathological Observations and Animal Experimental Study of Trichotillomania Patients
Trichotillomania is more common in young females and often linked to stress and psychiatric conditions, with hair loss and increased catagen hair observed.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
research Skin Signs in Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
research Nutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
research Problem-Based Learning Tools: Pedagogy and Strategies for Implementing Project-Based Science
Problem-based learning in a biology class improved students' thinking and problem-solving skills.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in North America
PCOS is a common and costly condition in North American women, causing various health issues like obesity, diabetes, and fertility problems.
research Philological Obfuscation: Observations on Medical Categorization and Labeling
The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.