Abstract
Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in many parts of the world. Obesity causes abnormalities in several functions of skin and cause several skin manifestations.
Objective: To study the various dermatological manifestations of obesity.
Methods: This was a descriptive comparative study which was conducted in the Obesity Clinic of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a tertiary care hospital. The study compared the skin manifestaions of hundred obese individuals above 12 years with that of hundred non obese individuals.
Results: The commonest skin manifestation was acanthosis nigricans. Features of hyperandrogenism and increased incidence of cutaneous infections were seen.
Conclusion: Although obesity is recognised as a major health problem , little attention has been paid to the impact of obesity on the skin and hence this study was undertaken
Keywords: Dermatological manifestations ,Obesity, acanthosis nigricans.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Priya Ashok
Assistant Professor, Dept of Dermatology,
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Phone: 9847737139, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i10.23
