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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Acanthosis nigricans | |||
| image = [[File:Acanthosis-nigricans4.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Acanthosis nigricans on the neck | |||
| field = [[Dermatology]] | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| symptoms = [[Hyperpigmentation]], [[thickened skin]] | |||
| complications = [[Type 2 diabetes]], [[polycystic ovary syndrome]] | |||
| onset = Gradual | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| causes = [[Insulin resistance]], [[obesity]], [[genetic factors]] | |||
| risks = [[Obesity]], [[insulin resistance]], [[endocrine disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Addison's disease]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[lichen planus]] | |||
| treatment = [[Weight loss]], [[metformin]], [[topical retinoids]] | |||
| medication = [[Metformin]], [[retinoids]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that often signifies an underlying health issue, such as insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. | Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that often signifies an underlying health issue, such as insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. | ||
==Understanding Acanthosis Nigricans== | ==Understanding Acanthosis Nigricans== | ||
Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by dark, velvety patches of skin that most commonly appear in areas where the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and abdomen. This condition is often associated with insulin resistance, a state where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to an overproduction of this hormone. Excess insulin in the bloodstream can stimulate the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to the thickening and darkening seen in acanthosis nigricans. | * Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by dark, velvety patches of skin that most commonly appear in areas where the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and abdomen. This condition is often associated with insulin resistance, a state where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to an overproduction of this hormone. Excess insulin in the bloodstream can stimulate the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to the thickening and darkening seen in acanthosis nigricans. | ||
* Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, benign skin growths that often appear in areas with skin folds, similar to acanthosis nigricans. While the exact relationship between skin tags and insulin resistance isn't entirely understood, it is suggested that the same mechanism of increased insulin promoting skin cell growth could also contribute to the formation of skin tags. | |||
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, benign skin growths that often appear in areas with skin folds, similar to acanthosis nigricans. While the exact relationship between skin tags and insulin resistance isn't entirely understood, it is suggested that the same mechanism of increased insulin promoting skin cell growth could also contribute to the formation of skin tags. | |||
==Identifying and Treating the Underlying Causes== | ==Identifying and Treating the Underlying Causes== | ||
* Both acanthosis nigricans and skin tags can be a visible indication of insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, conditions often linked with obesity. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. | |||
Both acanthosis nigricans and skin tags can be a visible indication of insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, conditions often linked with obesity. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. | * Managing these underlying conditions often involves lifestyle modifications, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight if overweight or obese. In some cases, medications may be required to manage blood sugar levels or other aspects of metabolic syndrome. | ||
* If you notice changes in your skin consistent with acanthosis nigricans or an increase in skin tags, consult with a healthcare provider. These skin changes could signify the need for an evaluation for insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. Addressing these issues early can prevent the development of more serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. | |||
Managing these underlying conditions often involves lifestyle modifications, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight if overweight or obese. In some cases, medications may be required to manage blood sugar levels or other aspects of metabolic syndrome. | |||
If you notice changes in your skin consistent with acanthosis nigricans or an increase in skin tags, consult with a healthcare provider. These skin changes could signify the need for an evaluation for insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. Addressing these issues early can prevent the development of more serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. | |||
{{Pigmentation disorders}} | {{Pigmentation disorders}} | ||
{{Cutaneous ketatosis, ulcer, atrophy, and necrobiosis}} | {{Cutaneous ketatosis, ulcer, atrophy, and necrobiosis}} | ||
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[[Category:Medical conditions related to obesity]] | [[Category:Medical conditions related to obesity]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 3 April 2025
| Acanthosis nigricans | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Hyperpigmentation, thickened skin |
| Complications | Type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Onset | Gradual |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Insulin resistance, obesity, genetic factors |
| Risks | Obesity, insulin resistance, endocrine disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical diagnosis, biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Addison's disease, hemochromatosis, lichen planus |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Weight loss, metformin, topical retinoids |
| Medication | Metformin, retinoids |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that often signifies an underlying health issue, such as insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome.
Understanding Acanthosis Nigricans[edit]
- Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by dark, velvety patches of skin that most commonly appear in areas where the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and abdomen. This condition is often associated with insulin resistance, a state where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to an overproduction of this hormone. Excess insulin in the bloodstream can stimulate the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to the thickening and darkening seen in acanthosis nigricans.
- Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, benign skin growths that often appear in areas with skin folds, similar to acanthosis nigricans. While the exact relationship between skin tags and insulin resistance isn't entirely understood, it is suggested that the same mechanism of increased insulin promoting skin cell growth could also contribute to the formation of skin tags.
Identifying and Treating the Underlying Causes[edit]
- Both acanthosis nigricans and skin tags can be a visible indication of insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, conditions often linked with obesity. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
- Managing these underlying conditions often involves lifestyle modifications, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight if overweight or obese. In some cases, medications may be required to manage blood sugar levels or other aspects of metabolic syndrome.
- If you notice changes in your skin consistent with acanthosis nigricans or an increase in skin tags, consult with a healthcare provider. These skin changes could signify the need for an evaluation for insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. Addressing these issues early can prevent the development of more serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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