Obesity in Dermatology: Managing Metabolic Inflammation and Lifestyle Integration

This session explores the connection between adipose tissue, systemic inflammation, and their downstream effects on dermatologic disease, highlighting key metabolic pathways that influence skin outcomes. Faculty will also introduce incretin-based therapies and discuss their emerging relevance in inflammatory skin conditions. Building on this foundation, the session provides practical, time-efficient strategies for initiating lifestyle conversations in busy dermatology settings, with examples of achievable diet and exercise recommendations. Participants will leave with actionable approaches for integrating lifestyle interventions into comprehensive dermatologic care plans.

Learning Objectives:

Segment 1: Inflammation, Weight, and Dermatologic Outcomes (30 mins)

• Explain how adipose tissue contributes to chronic systemic and cutaneous inflammation.
• Explore the clinical relevance of metabolic pathways in dermatologic disease.
• Introduce incretin-based therapies and their emerging role in inflammatory skin conditions.

Segment 2: Lifestyle Strategies for Dermatology Practice (30 mins)

• Describe efficient methods for initiating lifestyle discussions during short dermatology visits.
• Provide practical examples of achievable diet and exercise recommendations.
• Discuss how to integrate lifestyle interventions into dermatologic care plans.

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