Teen's soap addiction

Doctors are concerned for a US teenager who can't stop eating soap.

Tempestt Henderson, 19, consumes up to five bars a week and also loves the taste of washing powder.

The nursing student from Florida realised something wasn't normal after she got hooked on eating suds and went to her doctor who diagnosed her with PICA, a rare condition that makes people want to eat non-nutritious items.

Tempestt said: "It is an addiction, I can't stop, and I have sought the help of a doctor who specialises in addiction. The doctor told me I must empty my house of all washing detergent and soap, anything that triggers my addiction.

"We use liquid at home now and for some reason I've got no need to eat that."