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Chronic low-grade inflammation underlies psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa, which can worsen with obesity.
Weight management is crucial for patients with these skin diseases to prevent worsening of their conditions.
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Because chronic low-grade inflammation underlies these 2 diseases, they can progress to more severe forms in patients with obesity if weight-reduction measures are not taken.
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[Translated article] Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists for Treating Obesity in Patients With Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases
Eva Vilarrasa et al. · Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2023
DOI 10.1016/j.ad.2023.10.019
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