Chronic relapsing facial skin disease - rosacea - should be added to the list of chronic diseases associated with obesity, say researchers. A new study showed that the risk of developing rosacea increases in women as their body weight increases. The results of the study are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

According to experts from the National Rosacea Society, USA, this disease is characterized by reddening and thickening of the skin, the appearance of pineal formations and eruptions on it, irritation of the eyes. As a rule, it develops at the age of over 30 years. The symptoms of rosacea and their severity can vary from patient to patient. Various methods are used to treat the disease, for example, medical and laser therapy.

The new study involved about 90 thousand. women. Observation of participants lasted for more than 14 years. At more than 5,2 thousand. participants developed rosacea. It was found that the risk of developing rosacea in participants whose body mass index exceeded 35 was 48% higher than in participants with normal body weight. It is worth noting that the body mass index above 30 is considered obese. In addition, scientists noted a trend towards an increased risk of developing rosacea among those who have a body weight increased over the age of 18. The probability of this skin disease increased by 4% for every "extra" 4.5 kg in the participants of the study. The risk of developing rosacea was also significantly higher in case of an increase in the waist and hips of the participants during the study period.

According to scientists, given the development of the inflammatory reaction, and the worsening of blood circulation in the presence of obesity, it is not surprising that excess kilograms are associated with an increased risk of developing rosacea. The findings may prompt dermatologists to advise their patients with rosacea to achieve normal body weight in order to alleviate the severity of the course of this skin disease. Nevertheless, more research is needed in this area to confirm the association identified.

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