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