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Pol J Cosmetol 2024, 27(2): 75-83pl  Role of the beautician in nutritional education for people with selected eating disorders and their impact on the skin and its appendagesMonika Siudowska, Karolina Trzeciak Wyższa Szkoła Nauk o Zdrowiu w Bydgoszczy Summary Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia or obesity have a significant impact on the functioning of the entire body. In the case of anorexia, the most common are: xerosis, acrocyanosis or the appearance of lanugo hair on the body. In the case of bulimia, the most noticeable changes are Russell´s symptoms or onychophagia. Obesity is primarily the occurrence of stretch marks or acanthosis nigricans on selected parts of the body. The role of a cosmetologist is to promote and educate society about a healthy lifestyle and appropriate eating habits that will counteract the occurrence of eating disorders. Key words: eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, obesity, the role of the beautician |