Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance: From a Biochemical Stance to a Clinical Diagnosis and Management

    December 2016 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Gloria González-Saldivar, René Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Jorge Ocampo‐Candiani … Minerva Gómez‐Flores
    Studysummary This review highlights the potential for clinicians to recognize skin manifestations as a straightforward method to detect insulin resistance and improve management of diabetes and obesity.
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