Dermatologic Manifestations in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome in Brazil

November 2024 in “ Global Journal of Human-Social Science ”

Laissa Figueredo Araujo, Raquel Duarte, Rafael Vilela Borges, Maykon Jhuly Martins de Paiva, Sávia Denise Silva Carlotto Herrera, Marcos Gontijo da Silva

dermatosis erythematous lesions papules plaques vesicles blisters scaling pigmentation changes

TLDR Most people with metabolic syndrome in Brazil have skin issues, especially if they are morbidly obese.

This study investigated the prevalence of dermatological manifestations in 93 patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) in Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil. It found that 69.89% of participants exhibited skin issues, with morbid obesity being a significant factor linked to MS and skin alterations. All patients with morbid obesity presented with some form of dermatosis. The most common skin manifestations included erythematous lesions, papules and plaques, vesicles and blisters, scaling, and pigmentation changes.

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