
INFLAMMATORY SKIN AND OBESITY CLINIC
About the Profession
Not only is it important to treat the inflammation in cutaneous diseases, but we need to focus on overall inflammation in patients, by addressing their obesity. I completed the requirements set forth by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, to not only become board-certified, but to better understand the pathophysiology of obesity and different treatment strategies. I now run a Cutaneous inflammation and Obesity clinic, where my patients who suffer from inflammatory cutaneous conditions can also have their obesity addressed in a safe environment.
Skin conditions that are caused by or worsening with obesity include:
Psoriasis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Atopic Dermatitis
Intertrigo (skin fold infections)
Venous insufficiency/lipodermatosclerosis
Skin Ulcers (venous, diabetic, pressure ulcers)
Acanthosis nicargans
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Skin tags
Stretch marks