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Acanthosis nigricans: a practical approach to evaluation and management.
- Source :
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Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2008 Sep 15; Vol. 14 (9), pp. 2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Sep 15. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Acanthosis nigricans is a dermatosis characterized by thickened, hyperpigmented plaques, typically of the intertriginous surfaces and neck. Common in some populations, its prevalence depends on race. Clinicians should recognize acanthosis nigricans; it heralds disorders ranging from endocrinologic disturbances to malignancy. In this review, we discuss the pathogenesis of acanthosis nigricans and its clinical implications and management.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Calcitriol analogs & derivatives
Calcitriol pharmacology
Child
Disease Susceptibility
Ethnicity genetics
Female
Fish Oils therapeutic use
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use
Insulin Resistance
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I physiology
Low-Level Light Therapy
Male
Neoplasms complications
Prevalence
Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases physiology
Retinoids therapeutic use
Acanthosis Nigricans diagnosis
Acanthosis Nigricans drug therapy
Acanthosis Nigricans epidemiology
Acanthosis Nigricans etiology
Acanthosis Nigricans pathology
Acanthosis Nigricans radiotherapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-2108
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dermatology online journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19061584