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March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes” In this study of Irish adults with morbid obesity, skin tags were associated with higher blood pressure, HbA1c levels, and a greater prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, indicating increased cardiovascular risk.
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January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study found that patients with skin tags had a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, prompting recommendations for screening underlying conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study observed significant abnormalities in clinical and laboratory parameters related to metabolic syndrome among patients with skin tags.
January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, Irish adults with severe obesity who had cervical or axillary skin tags showed higher systolic blood pressure, higher HbA1c levels, and more diabetes and hypertension, suggesting an increased vascular risk.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, skin tags in Irish adults with morbid obesity were associated with higher blood pressure, higher HbA1c levels, and a greater prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.