Skin Problems With Obesity
Stretch Marks
Skin Tags
Acanthosis Nigricans
Plantar Hyperkeratosis
Keratosis Pilaris
Intertrigo
Skin Infections
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Psoriasis
Hyperandrogenism
Varicose Veins
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
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SOURCES:
Frontiers in Nutrition: “The Link Between Obesity and the Skin.”
Cleveland Clinic: “Stretch marks,” “Skin tags,” “Hyperkeratosis,” “Intertrigo,” “Hyperandrogenism.”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Skin tags: Why they develop, and how to remove them,” “Acanthosis nigricans: Diagnosis and treatment.”
Mayo Clinic: “Keratosis pilaris,” “Hidradenitis suppurativa,” “Psoriasis,” “Varicose veins.”