Anorexia nervosa, skin changes - Altmeyers Encyclopedia

Definition
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Malnutrition, the use of laxatives and diuretics, self-induced vomiting and other mental disorders can cause skin symptoms in patients with anorexia nervosa or bulaemia nervosa.

Clinic
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Dryness of skin and mucous membranes. Brittle hair and nails, lanugo-like body hair, gingivitis.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease. Substitution of the deficiency symptoms (vitamins, minerals, possibly biotin, zinc). Cooperation with psychologists and internists.

Literature
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Fujimoto W et al (2005) Biotin deficiency in an infant fed with amino acid formula. J Dermatol 32: 256-261
Gupta MA et al (1987) Dermatologic signs in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Arch Dermatol 123: 1386-1390
Tyler I et al (2002) Cutaneous manifestations of eating disorders. J Cutan Med Surg 6: 345-353