43 citations
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May 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that patients with acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance exhibited higher insulin levels and were associated with increased insulin resistance correlating with serum testosterone levels.
30 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” 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.
24 citations
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May 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this case study, the authors identified a circulating low molecular weight inhibitor that may contribute to insulin resistance in a woman with acanthosis nigricans and polycystic ovary syndrome.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that acanthosis nigricans is highly prevalent in Latin American youths, especially at the knuckles, and may indicate early insulin resistance even in those with a normal BMI.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This case report indicates that HAIR-AN syndrome can lead to severe hyperandrogenism with virilisation signs in women after excluding tumoral causes and identifying signs of insulin resistance.