Research Notes on Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. Acanthosis nigricans can affect otherwise healthy people, or it can be associated with medical problems.
Fast Facts:
- Benign varieties are much more common than malignant varieties
- Obesity-associated acanthosis nigricans is the most common
- Most common among people of African descent
5 Great Resources on Acanthosis Nigricans
- eMedicine: Acanthosis Nigricans
- DermNet NZ: Acanthosis Nigricans
- Cleveland Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Acanthosis Nigricans
- Mayo Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans
5 Latest Headlines on Acanthosis Nigricans
What is Acanthosis Nigricans?
- MedicineNet.com: Definition of Acanthosis Nigricans
- American Osteopathic College of Dermatology: Acanthosis Nigricans
- National Organization for Rare Disorders: Acanthosis Nigricans
- Wikipedia: Acanthosis Nigricans
- Healthwise (via Peacehealth): Acanthosis Nigricans
What Are The Symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans?
- DermNet NZ: What are the Features of Acanthosis Nigricans?
- Mayo Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans: Signs and Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Acanthosis Nigricans: Symptoms
- VisualDx Health: Acanthosis Nigricans: What it Looks Like
- Yahoo Images: Images of Acanthosis Nigricans
What Are The Causes and Complications of Acanthosis Nigricans?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Acanthosis Nigricans: Causes
- DermNet NZ: What Causes Acanthosis Nigricans?
- Mayo Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans: Causes
- Cleveland Clinic: What Causes Acanthosis Nigricans?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Acanthosis Nigricans?
- Mayo Clinic: Acanthosis Nigricans: Treatment
- DermNet NZ: What is the Treatment for Acanthosis Nigricans?
- VisialDx Health: Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
- Cleveland Clinic: How is Acanthosis Nigricans Treated?
Discussion, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Acanthosis Nigricans
- Yahoo Answers: Does Acanthosis Nigricans Fade if you Lose Weight?
- MedHelp: Acanthosis Nigricans
- Christian Forums: Acanthosis Nigricans
- Living With Diabetes Forum: Skin Complications
- WrongDiagnosis: Dark Skin on my Neck
Foundations and Support Groups on Acanthosis Nigricans
- American Diabetes Association: Acanthosis Nigricans Support
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Acanthosis Nigricans
- PubMed Central: Acanthosis Nigricans Articles
- Google Scholar: Acanthosis Nigricans Articles
Clinical Trials on Acanthosis Nigricans
- ClinicalTrial.gov: Acanthosis Nigricans
- CenterWatch: Acanthosis Nigricans
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