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Trichophagia is a form of disordered eating in which persons with the disorder suck on, chew, swallow, or otherwise eat hair. [ 1] The term is derived from ancient Greek θρίξ, thrix ("hair") and φαγεῖν, phagein ("to eat"). [ 2] Tricho- phagy refers only to the chewing of hair, whereas tricho- phagia is ingestion of hair, but many ...
Hirsutism is excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal. The word is from early 17th century: from Latin hirsutus meaning "hairy". [ 2 ] It usually refers to a male pattern of hair growth in a female that may be a sign of a more serious medical condition, [ 3 ] especially if it develops well after puberty ...
Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome, is a form of inflammatory arthritis [ 1] that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with bacteria and developing an infection can trigger the disease. [ 2] By the time the patient presents with symptoms, often the "trigger ...
In people with Cushing syndrome, “too much cortisol leads to a more rounded face, pinkish red cheeks, thinner skin with easy bruises, a puffy neck, and a worsening upper back hump,” Dr. Ghalib ...
Symphysis pubis dysfunction ( SPD ), commonly known as pubic symphysis dysfunction or lightning crotch, [ 1] is a condition that causes excessive movement of the pubic symphysis, either anterior or lateral, as well as associated pain, possibly because of a misalignment of the pelvis. Most commonly associated with pregnancy and childbirth ...
Anticoagulants and Hair Loss. If you’ve been prescribed medication to prevent blood clots, you’re taking anticoagulants, or blood thinners — and telogen effluvium hair loss is a well-known ...
New guidelines say doctors should help patients manage the pain. Maya Davis, CNN. August 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM. Gynecology nurse practitioner Stephanie Edwards-Latchu has performed over 450 ...
Comfort women. Korean comfort women being questioned by the United States Army after the Siege of Myitkyina, August 14, 1944 [ 1] Native name. Japanese: 慰安婦, ianfu. Date. 1932–1945. Location. Asia. Comfort women were women and girls forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces in occupied countries and territories ...