Skin Manifestations of Obesity: A Comparative Study

    Juliana Catucci Boza, Eduardo Neubarth Trindade, Juliano Peruzzo, Letícia Guimarães Sachett, Leandro Gazziero Rech, Tânia Ferreira Cestari
    Image of study
    TLDR Obese people have more skin problems like stretch marks and infections, which get worse with higher obesity levels.
    Between May 2009 and May 2010, a study involving 76 obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) and 73 normal-weight controls (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m²) revealed that skin conditions such as striae, plantar hyperkeratosis, acrochordons, intertrigo, pseudoacanthosis nigricans, keratosis pilaris, lymphedema, and bacterial infections were significantly more common in the obese group. Additionally, the incidence of striae, pseudoacanthosis nigricans, and bacterial infections increased with the severity of obesity. The study concluded that there is a strong association between obesity and various skin changes, highlighting the need for medical care addressing these dermatological issues in obese patients to enhance their quality of life.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    3 / 3 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 39 results

      community Don't know how but this is an accurate depiction

      in Satire  265 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, peppermint oil, and microneedling. It also mentions lifestyle changes like converting to Islam and avoiding smoking, drinking, and partying.

      community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.

      in Chat  163 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.

      community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

      in Progress Pictures  245 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

      community M29 Dut/Min/Microneedle/Tretinoin

      in Is this regrowth?  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user has been using finasteride since 2018, switched to dutasteride, and added minoxidil, microneedling, and a tretinoin/spiro compound. They are pleased with the results and hopeful for more improvement.

      community Looking For Clinic Recommendations

      in Transplants 5 months ago
      A 27-year-old seeking affordable hair transplant clinics, particularly in Mexico, after using finasteride for years. Recommendations for Dr. Nader and Dr. Cortez were mentioned.

    Similar Research

    5 / 957 results