Skin manifestations of obesity Flashcards
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Acanthosis nigricans
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A velvity thickening and pigmentation of the skin folds- usually in the axillae.
2
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Skin tags
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Frequently found around axillae or neck.
Brown/flesh coloured growths that hang off skin (look like warts)
3
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Hirsutism
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Increased hair in females- in male distribution e.g. beard.
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Acne
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Increased sebaceous gland activity causes acne
5
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Hidradenitis suppurativa
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Chronic inflammatory disease where boils and abscesses form and scar in appocrine areas
6
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Androgenetic alopecia
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Male pattern balding
7
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Stretch marks
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Scarring associated with dermal connective tissue injury in response to local stretching.
8
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Intrertigo
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Macerated red plaques which develop in skin due to high moisture levels, friction and pH.
