45 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that obesity is associated with several skin conditions, such as striae and pseudoacanthosis nigricans, which may serve as markers of excessive weight.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers using the Flo app data found that bloating was the most frequently reported symptom and main predictor of PCOS among women from various countries.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This descriptive study reported that cutaneous issues, particularly anesthesia and neuropathy dermatitis, were common at saphenous vein harvesting sites in Iraqi patients who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery.
114 citations
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
26 citations
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June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” This review discusses various skin changes during pregnancy, noting that while most are benign and resolve after childbirth, some may require careful medical management for the safety of the mother and fetus; it reports no new results.