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In geriatric and long-term care settings, intertrigo seems to be common, but generalizable epidemiological estimates are lacking. Aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of intertrigo in aged nursing home residents and to identify possible relationships with demographic and Intertrigo, also known as intertriginous dermatitis, is one of the four separate conditions that fall under the umbrella term of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). It can affect individuals of all ages. Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin disorder caused by skin-on-skin friction within
Intertriginous dermatitis (intertrigo) is caused by occlusive conditions in skin folds increasing local heat and moisture and skin-on-skin friction.To measure the prevalence of intertrigo in hospitals, care homes, and home care and to identify demographic BACKGROUND
Obesity is accused for a wide spectrum of dermatologic diseases; no previous follow-up study has been conducted to investigate these conditions in adult male and female Saudi population.
OBJECTIVE
To describe obesity pattern using BMI and to assess the association between obesity and
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether abdominal panniculectomy done in conjunction with pelvic surgery in morbidly obese women is safe and useful.
METHODS
Twenty morbidly obese women had excision of large abdominal panniculi in conjunction with pelvic surgery at New Hanover Regional Medical Center between
The prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing, with extreme morbid obesity of body mass index greater than 40 increasing twice as fast as obesity in general. With the increased weight comes an increased risk of comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease,
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the present study was to determine the spectrum of skin diseases seen among adult obese patients referred to Farwaniya Hospital.
METHODS
A total of 437 overweight/obese subjects (200 men and 237 women) aged 18-74 years were enrolled in the study, which was conducted from October
Intertrigo is an inflammatory dermatosis involving the body folds. Predisposing factors include constant friction opposing skin surfaces, obesity, sweating and occlusion. Colonization with bacteria, yeast and dermatophytes may exacerbate the dermatosis. Irritant antiseptics may aggravate intertrigo
While the impact of obesity on diabetes, cardiovascular disease and carcinoma development has been studied extensively, only little attention has been paid to its influence on the skin. Obesity alters the skin barrier, can induce skin manifestations, and worsens existing skin diseases like
Obesity is a chronic multifactorial disease representing a major health problem. Among its consequences, diverse facets of the cutaneous physiology are altered. Some dermatoses are also more prevalent. The most typical ones are acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, signs of hyperandrogeny, striae
BACKGROUND
Obesity is one of the world's biggest health problems nowadays. Little research has been done on the skin diseases that affect obese patients.
OBJECTIVE
To study the prevalence of skin manifestations in obese patients compared with a control group of normal-weight patients.
METHODS
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Candidal intertrigo is an infection of the skin caused by Candida albicans that typically occurs in opposing cutaneous or muco-cutaneous surfaces. Because Candidiasis requires a damaged and moist environment for infection, it typically occurs in areas of friction such as the skin folds of the body.
Obesity is a chronic disease that may lead to skin problems, including acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, hyperandrogenism, striae distensae, plantar hyperkeratosis, and candidal intertrigo. Although some conditions (eg, skin tags and striae distensae) may simply be annoying or present cosmetic
Several health hazards and social disabilities are associated with obesity. Increased mortality is associated with increased body weight. A high rate of mortality results from heart disease, diabetes mellitus, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. Physiologic cardiovascular changes