Metabolic Syndrome and Dermatological Diseases: Association and Treatment

    May 2025 in “ Nutrition & Metabolism ”
    Jiali Xia, Ding Li, Guoyan Liu
    Studysummary This review highlights that metabolic syndrome is intricately linked with various skin conditions such as inflammatory skin diseases and tumors through mechanisms involving insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, aiming to guide clinicians on effective treatments and preventive strategies for affected patients.
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