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K Lau1, P H Höger

  • 1Abteilung Pädiatrische Dermatologie, Katholisches Kinderkrankenhaus Wilhelmstift, Liliencronstr. 130, 22149, Hamburg, Deutschland.

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|March 27, 2013
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Obesity significantly impacts skin health, causing conditions like pseudoacanthosis nigricans and worsening psoriasis. It also contributes to infections and hair loss in women.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Limited research exists on obesity's dermatological effects compared to other diseases.
  • Obesity is a growing global health concern with widespread systemic implications.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the significant, yet understudied, impact of obesity on skin health.
  • To review common cutaneous manifestations and disease exacerbations linked to obesity.

Summary:

  • Obesity compromises the skin barrier, leading to conditions such as pseudoacanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and striae distensae.
  • It is associated with hyperandrogenism, exacerbating acne vulgaris, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia.
  • Obesity worsens psoriasis through pro-inflammatory factors and increases susceptibility to skin infections like erysipelas and intertrigo.

Impact:

  • Underscores the need for dermatological consideration in obesity management.
  • Provides a foundation for further research into obesity-related skin conditions.
  • Emphasizes the link between metabolic health and dermatological well-being.

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