Jornal de Pesquisa em Dermatologia Clínica e Experimental
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Peripheral Insulin Resistance Associated with Acanthosis Nigricans in Obese Children and Adolescents in Brazil

Davood Shafie*

Obesity in children and adolescents is a nutritional status disorder related to the increase in adipose tissue, with increased body weight and has become worrying with high rates in children in addition to the high prevalence of insulin resistance which, together with obesity, can contribute to the development of acanthosis nigricans. The objective of this study is to investigate the general epidemiology, common signs and symptoms in metabolic syndrome and correlate with acanthosis nigricans. The search for scientific articles was carried out in electronic databases such as Medline (PubMed) and SciELO from August to November 2023. The results found demonstrate that the highest incidence of excess weight in childhood is due to dietary patterns inadequate, in addition to increasingly sedentary behavior among children. Actions aimed at preventing this problem and raising awareness about childhood obesity and healthy lifestyle habits in schools, daycare centers and within the family are essential to reverse this situation.