Extensive striae and cellophane-like skin in an adolescent case of restrictive anorexia nervosa: a rare dermatologic manifestation of extreme malnutrition
This case highlights the interplay of nutritional deficiency, catabolism, cortisol elevation, and mechanical stress in producing rare dermatoses in anorexia nervosa. The co-occurrence of glassy striae and flaky desquamation suggests a marasmic-kwashiorkor phenotype of malnutrition. The reversibility of these lesions further underscores the remarkable regenerative capacity of the skin under restored nutritional conditions.
Authors
- Lei Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4907-7119)
- Xiaohong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6732-2499)
- Xiaoyu Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2933-7582)
- Chao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6962-4335)
- Xueni Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8180-5324)
- X. Sun
- Peihua Song
Institutions
- Peking University (CN)
- Peking University Third Hospital (CN)
- Peking University Sixth Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-025-01805-5
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00