What Obesity Does to Your Skin (That No One Talks About)

Did you know that obesity can significantly affect your skin—from common concerns like skin tags and rashes to more serious issues like delayed wound healing and lymphedema? 👋 I’m Dr. Dray, a board-certified dermatologist, and in this video, we’ll explore how excess weight impacts skin health, the medical conditions behind these changes, and most importantly—what you can do to protect your skin. 🔍 In This Video, You’ll Learn: Why obesity triggers chronic inflammation in the skin What causes skin tags, dark patches (acanthosis nigricans), and intertrigo How dry, cracked heels and barrier damage occur Serious skin concerns like lymphedema and lipodermatosclerosis Why wound healing is slower in obesity—and what you can do about it Dermatologist-approved tips for keeping your skin healthy 🛠️ PRODUCTS I MENTIONED Monistat Chafing Relief https://amzlink.to/az0TeHKK6tlbm Kerasal Foot Ointment https://amzlink.to/az05VWDfND6wS Urea cream https://amzlink.to/az0Ndlo6dqr3a FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. 💜Shop my Amazon store https://o.bttn.io/0BwiPWFIZLG 💜Follow me on liketoknowit https://www.liketoknow.it/drdrayzday 💜Social media Instagram @drdrayzday Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drdrayzday/ Facebook @DrDrayzDay Twitter: @drdrayzday Tiktok: @drdrayzday Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided on this Youtube c