Generalized pruritus in anorexia nervosa

Br J Dermatol. 1996 Mar;134(3):510-1.

Abstract

We report a 19-year-old woman with the associated disorders of generalized pruritus, hypertrichosis and anorexia nervosa, all of which had been present for approximately 4 months. Psychotherapy induced both weight gain and resolution of the pruritus. We propose that anorexia-associated pruritus be considered one of the important cutaneous signs in anorexia nervosa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pruritus / etiology*
  • Pruritus / therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Weight Gain