Research Notes on Acanthosis
Acanthoisis is a hyperpigmentation of the skin which is usually shown on the folds of the neck, groin, axilla, and other regions.1 It often occurs due to an excess of insulin in the body, called an insulin spillover.1 Controlling the blood glucose levels in the body can often help the symptoms of this disease.1
Fast Facts:
- Most common cause is insulin resistance.1
- Also brought on by obesity, genetics, certain gastric cancers, and other causes.1
- Most common form is acanthosis nigricans.1
Top Resources on Acanthosis
- Wikipedia: Acanthosis Nigricans
- MedlinePlus: Acanthosis Nigricans
- WebMD: Skin Conditions: Acanthosis Nigricans
- eMedicine: Acanthosis Nigricans: Clinical
- DermNet NZ: Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Terminology in Dermatopathology
- Mayo Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans
- The Free Dictionary: Acanthosis
- Derm Atlas: Acanthosis Images
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