Esam Elshimi Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
skin diseses, obesity, aconthasis nigrica
Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt
Esam Elshimi is currently in the department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt. esam elshimi having the skills and expertise in the subjects of Skin diseases, Obesity, Acanthosis Nigerica
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Noha Ezzat Mohammad, Esam Elshimi, Sara Ahmed Galal, Mohammad Hassan Mohammad, Hend Gamal kotb, Mona Abdelraouf, Hanaa Hussin Omara and Mervat Soliam
Introduction: Obesity is a worldwide public health burden with an increasing prevalence. It is mainly attributed to interactions between diet, sedentary life and genetic predisposition. A chronic accumulation of adipose tissue found in obesity is associated with long term consequences such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypercholesterolemia, etc. Many skin changes have been reported in obese patients.
Aim of the work: was to clarify various skin changes and diseases related to obesity.
Patients and methods: It was carried out from May 2015 to August
2016; 100 (50 males, 50 females) adult pati... view moreĀ»