Anorexia - skin changes

Question 1

The following are skin changes seen in anorexia nervosa:-

Answer 1

Xerosis (dry skin)
Cheilitis (inflammation of the lip)
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
Hypertrichiosis (excess hair growth in areas that do not normal have hair)
Hyperpigmentation
Russell’s sign (scarring on knuckles and back of hand)
Carotenoderma (yellow/orange skin colour)
Acne
Nail changes
Acrocyanosis (persistent blue, cyanotic discolouration of the digits)
Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 2

MUST

Answer 2

 Knowledge about the management of underweight status in Anorexia Nervosa including medical risks.
 An awareness of the ethical issues involved in refusal of treatment including the role of involuntary treatment