Observational studyBMC dermatology2020
Skin manifestations after bariatric surgery.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Hair Loss and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Obesity surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Skin as a Metabolic Organ: Dermatologic Markers of Morbid Obesity and Their Role in Risk Stratification and Treatment Monitoring.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Prurigo Pigmentosa Following Bariatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Clinicopathological Review.Dermatology research and practice · 2026Review
- The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Development and Progression of Dermatologic Diseases: A Narrative Review.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Review
- The Role of Helium Plasma-Assisted Liposuction in Lipoabdominoplasty After Weight loss.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Long-term systemic effects of metabolic bariatric surgery: A multidisciplinary perspective.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Quality of Life, Pedobarographic Parameters, and Foot Disorders in Patients with Extreme Obesity: Preliminary Results on Changes After Bariatric Surgery with Gastric Bypass.Obesity surgery · 2023Article
- Acanthosis Nigricans: Pointer of Endocrine Entities.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal hormones, and the microbiome: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022.Obesity pillars · 2022Article
- The Link Between Obesity and the Skin.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Review
- Keratosis Pilaris Unveiled: Insights into its Origin, Management Strategies and Research Frontiers.Indian journal of dermatologyReview
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Abstract
backgroundSkin signs observed in morbid obesity may change as the weight reduces, especially post-bariatric surgery (BaS). Data concerning the skin findings exclusively in post-BaS patients remain limited.
methodsSeventy post-BaS patients were examined for cutaneous abnormalities. The patients were divided into those with successful weight loss (% excessive body weight loss (EBWL) of at least 50%) and a non-successful group (%EBWL < 50%).
resultsForty-six patients with successful weight loss demonstrated a significantly lower prevalence of acanthosis nigricans on the neck, axillae and inguinal areas, keratosis pilaris (KP) and pebble fingers. However, a higher prevalence of alopecia was observed. After adjustment with patients' factors, KP (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.21, 95%CI 0.06-0.74, p = 0.02) and pebble fingers (aOR = 0.09, 95%CI 0.01-0.89, p = 0.04) remained significantly less likely in patients with successful weight loss. Laboratory results comparing pre- and post-surgery values revealed significant decreases in fasting plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and triglyceride and an increase of high-density lipoproteins in both groups. However, significant decreases of liver aminotransferases (AST and ALT) were observed only in the successful group (p = 0.04, 0.003). Nonetheless, a decrease in vitamin B12 (p = 0.01) was observed in the successful group.
conclusionWeight loss after BaS provided an improvement for metabolic profiles. Successful weight reduction resulted in better skin improvement. However, nutritional supplements may be necessary.
trial registrationThai Clinical Trials Registry TCTR20171003002 . Registered October 3. 2017, retrospectively registered.
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