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Obesity and dermatology.

Noah S Scheinfeld1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York, USA. scheinfeld@earthlink.net

Clinics in Dermatology
|October 12, 2004
PubMed
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Obesity significantly impacts skin health, increasing risks for conditions like acanthosis nigricans and various infections. While some skin issues are linked, cellulite is not associated with obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a complex condition with widespread systemic effects.
  • It influences physiological processes including cutaneous sensation, thermoregulation, foot morphology, and vascular function.
  • Numerous dermatological conditions are linked to increased body mass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the association between obesity and various dermatoses.
  • To identify common and less common skin conditions prevalent in obese individuals.
  • To clarify the relationship between obesity and specific dermatological manifestations, including infections and non-infectious conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating obesity and dermatological conditions.

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  • Analysis of the incidence and prevalence of specific dermatoses in relation to obesity.
  • Categorization of skin conditions based on their association with obesity.

    • Main Results:

    • Acanthosis nigricans is the most frequent dermatological finding in obesity.
    • Obesity elevates the risk of cutaneous infections such as candidiasis, intertrigo, erythrasma, and folliculitis.
    • Conditions like leg ulcerations, lymphedema, plantar hyperkeratosis, and striae are more common in obese individuals, whereas cellulite is not.
    • Skin tags are more strongly linked to diabetes than obesity.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity is a significant risk factor for a wide array of dermatological conditions.
    • Understanding these associations is crucial for comprehensive patient care and management of obesity-related health issues.
    • Certain skin conditions, like cellulite, are not directly caused by obesity.