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What causes excessive hair growth in anorexic people?
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Anorexia: Excessive hair called lanugo hair is result of poor nutrition and hormonal changes.
Answered 1/6/2013
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Anorexia: Lanugo hair can be result of malnutrition, hormonal changes, or low thyroid function, as consequence of anorexia.
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