Skin Manifestations of Paediatric Metabolic Syndrome

An observational study of clinical, metabolic and hormonal profile of pediatric acne

“…To evaluate children's abdominal fat, the values above the 80 th percentile were considered as abdominal obesity. [ 5 6 9 ] As for BMI, the World Health Organization (WHO) curves were used to identify a child's excess weight. [ 5 6 9 ]…”

“…[ 5 6 9 ] As for BMI, the World Health Organization (WHO) curves were used to identify a child's excess weight. [ 5 6 9 ]…”

“…[ 1 ] Recently, the link of skin signs of hyperandrogenemia (acne vulgaris, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia) with obesity and/or metabolic syndrome in the pediatric age group has been explored; however, it needs further biochemical evidence. [ 5 ] Mehta-Ambalal S[ 6 ] found a very high prevalence of altered biochemical, metabolic and hormonal status among female adults with acne. In addition, the polymorphic presentations, biochemical/hormonal evaluations and treatment differ among the various age groups of children.…”