Dermatoses in Overweight and Obese Children and Their Relationship With Insulin and Skin Color

    May 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mine Müjde Kuş, Mehmet Kamil Mülayim, Celal Kuş, Adem Doğaner, Perihan Öztürk, Fatih Temiz, Hülya Nazik
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    TLDR Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
    The study conducted on 212 children, including 111 overweight and obese children and 101 normal-weight children, found that overweight and obesity can lead to or worsen various skin conditions. The most common conditions in the overweight and obese group were keratosis pilaris, acne vulgaris, and striae distensae. Some skin conditions were more prevalent in children with darker skin tones. The study also found a positive correlation between these dermatoses and insulin resistance. However, no correlation was found between higher BMI, insulin resistance, and acne vulgaris in children. The study concluded that understanding the physiology of obesity-related skin conditions is crucial for prevention and development of effective treatments. Early recognition and management of these conditions can improve the patient's quality of life and may prevent long-term complications associated with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.
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