Implications of obesity on the skin Flashcards
What occurs in relation to collagen?
Collagen fails to deposit. This causes a mechanical strength of the skin.
What occurs in relation barrier function?
Increased transdermal water loss- causing dry skin.
What occurs in relation to sebaceous glands?
Increased androgens produced in peripheral fat stimulates sebaceous glands.
What occurs in relation to subcutaneous fat?
Increased hormone production by the endocrine roles of adipose tissue.
What occurs in relation to lymphatics
Pressure from fat impedes lymphatic flow and causes leakage of protein rich lymphatic tissue.
What occurs in relation to circulation?
Microvascular dysfunction. Increased skin blood flow resulting in hypertension.
What occurs in relation to apocrine and eccrine glands?
Increased activity in enlarged skin folds
Increased moisture
Increased friction.
