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Could acne be a risk factor for developing eating disorders? Acne vulgaris and eating disorders.

Ümran ÖnerFatmanur Hacınecipoğlu
Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2021)
Eating disorders and acne are mostly seen in adolescence, and both have high biopsychosocial morbidity. Also eating disorders can even be mortal sometimes. There are common psychopathological mechanisms in eating disorders and acne.
Keyphrases
  • hidradenitis suppurativa
  • depressive symptoms