DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2020.v08i02.007

Pages: 396-399

Background: Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health problems nowadays. However, the impact of obesity on the skin has received minimal attention. Objective: To study the prevalence of skin manifestations in obese patients and also the correlation between severity of cutaneous involvement and the degree of obesity. Methods: We performed a case series, descriptive study, among 115 obese patients (BMI>= 30 kg / m2). All participants had benefited from a complete dermatological examination. A biological assessment for a metabolic syndrome was performed. The data analysis was performed using Fisher exact test, p-value and OR. Results: Common dermatoses seen in obese patients were acanthosis nigricans, striae, acrochordons, and various infections. They were correlated with the degree of obesity. Conclusion: Our work confirms the link between the severity of obesity and the prevalence of certain dermatological pathologies. Early recognition of these lesions may also warn patients of a need for weight loss.