• April 25, 2024

The skin is the largest organ of the body, it covers our entire surface, separating our interior from the world that surrounds us. For this reason, it reflects any internal suffering, any pain, and even psychological illnesses, such as eating disorders.

Anorexia and bulimia do not escape this rule. The changes that occur in the body are manifested in the skin, hair and nails of those who suffer from these eating disorders.

These physical changes are generated by malnutrition, hormonal disorders, the use of laxatives and the psychological alteration caused by these pathologies.

What signs does the skin show?

According to the Mexican Dermatology Foundation , among the innumerable dermatological symptoms that cause the poor nutrition of those who suffer from eating disorders, are:

1. Fragility in the nails
2. Brittle hair
3. Dry skin
4. Increase of beauty in face and body
5. Hair loss
6. Appearance of spots
7. Increase of fat on the face
8. Gum inflammation
9. Acne
10. Stretch marks
11. Slow healing of wounds
12. Yellow on the skin
13. Appearance of granites on the tongue and throat
14. Excessive sweating of hands and feet
15. Fissures in the corner of the mouth
16. Calluses in the hands

The sign of Russell

Bulimia is a disease more silent than anorexia, so it is more difficult to detect. In anorexia, the most obvious signs are dry skin, fissures in the mouth and brittle hair, but bulimia patients can be detected by Russell's sign.

This sign is produced by the rubbing of the skin of the hand with the teeth when vomiting is provoked, which causes calluses on the back of the hands, at the level of the knuckles.

The specialists of Ellen West point out that anyone can be the victim of a eating disorder , so it is important that family and friends identify the problem with the observation of physical appearance, behavior and self-esteem. And you, how do you prevent eating disorders?

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