Dermatologist reveals what happens to your skin when you are obese

When a person's weight exceeds the normal range according to Body Mass Index (BMI), whether in the overweight or obese category, it often shows up on the skin. Visibly, this may include extra folds, a protruding belly, but there are several more indirect skin issues too, which accompany it. It further goes on to suggest how obesity adversely affects health, spanning across multiple organs and functions.

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To understand more about how obesity can affect in direct and indirect ways, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Pravin Banodkar, co-founder and lead dermatologist of Skin Beyond Borders.

“As we know, obesity is basically a part of inflammation; it is a part of hormones, and that affects metabolism as well as circulation in the body. So overall, when you have more obesity, you can have different kinds of changes that are going on in the skin," Dr Banodkar highlighted how skin conditions show the underlying issues.

The impact is complex and multilayered. Often, this is overlooked when other ill effects of obesity become prominent and attract more attention, but these skin issues are interconnected with the systems, like the hormonal and metabolic, which are also affected during obesity. So these skin issues are only part of a wider network of health complications that obesity can trigger throughout the body.

“Obesity compromises the skin in multiple ways, whether it is structural, functional, or infectious. It can also impair wound healing and alter the overall appearance of the patient," the dermatologist said.

Dr Pravin Banodkar revealed that these 5 skin issues are caused by obesity:

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

Source: HindustanTimes
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