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Glossary Self-induced vomiting

act of deliberately causing oneself to vomit

Self-induced vomiting, also known as self-induced emesis, is the act of deliberately causing oneself to vomit. This behavior is often associated with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, where individuals may use it as a method to control weight or cope with emotional distress. It can lead to serious health complications, including electrolyte imbalances, esophageal damage, and dental erosion.

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research Chronic tophaceous gout secondary to self-induced vomiting in anorexia nervosa

6 citations , May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.

research 神経性無食欲症における自己誘発性嘔吐後に発生した慢性結節性痛風

June 2010 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)”

Self-induced vomiting in anorexia can lead to rare gout complications.

research Skin signs in anorexia nervosa

48 citations , September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

This article reviews skin signs in patients with anorexia nervosa and their potential role in early diagnosis but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in recognizing these signs.

research Investigation of the Clinical Efficacy of Quercetin in Feline Atopic Dermatitis Syndrome

1 citations , March 2025 in “Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica/Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica”

This study evaluated quercetin's potential as a treatment for cats with Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome, finding it significantly reduced clinical scores in certain symptom groups like Head-and-Neck Pruritus and Miliary Dermatitis, although improvements in oxidative stress markers were not clearly significant.

research Feline Dermatology

15 citations , September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice”

The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.

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community This, and the UCLA molecule(linked article in comments)…I have great hopes

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Oleic acid and ethanol are being considered for hair regrowth, with some users planning to self-experiment. There is skepticism about their effectiveness, and ongoing use of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil is mentioned.

community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 196 upvotes 3 years ago

User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hair loss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.

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