Obesity Indices as a Risk Factor of Skin Diseases in Mirpur AJK

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the most prevalent skin diseases among the studied over-weight and obese patients and to examine if overweight and obesity are risk factors for skin diseases

Study Design: Case control study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the City Hospital of Mirpur AJK from March 2016 to February 2017

Materials and Methods: A case-control was carried out on 100 overweight and obese patients compared with another 100 normal weight patients as controls. The participants were selected from the outpatient dermatology clinic of City hospital Mirpur AJK

Results: The most common disease were found included striae (69.2%) ,planter hyperkeratosis (62.4%), skin tags (63.3%), acanthosis nigricans, intertrigo (54.4%,),  tinea pedis (40.9%) and acne (12.2%). The risk factors of some skin diseases are found overweight and obesity.

Conclusion: Dermatologists must work with primary health care physicians and nutritional specialists to reduce incidence of obesity or reduce the effects of obesity on the skin.