Metabolic syndrome in dermatology: Treatment and Management for Dermatologists

Metabolic syndrome, a commonly observed pathology and a global health issue, is closely related to the skin and thus dermatologists. The skin contributes to the development of metabolic syndrome and it is an end organ for it. Metabolic dysfunction is related to many skin disorders, some of which with high association and some of which with lower association. The diseases of highest association will be discussed in this article. These diseases are acne vulgaris, acanthosis nigricans, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis vulgaris.