Acanthosis Nigricans and the Metabolic Syndrome

    September 2017 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Ayse Serap Karadag, Yi You, Retno Danarti … WenChieh Chen
    Studysummary This article reviews the clinical and histological features of acanthosis nigricans and its associations with insulin resistance and other conditions, but highlights the need for more research on its classification, severity assessment, and treatment options.
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