Acanthosis Nigricans Learning Center
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Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. |
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Symptoms
Acanthosis nigricans usually appears slowly and doesn't cause any symptoms other than skin changes. Eventually, dark,...
Causes
Acanthosis nigricans can affect otherwise healthy people, or it can be associated with medical problems. Some cases a...
Tests
Your physician can usually diagnose acanthosis nigricans by simply looking at your skin. A skin biopsy may be needed ...
Treatments
Because acanthosis nigricans itself usually only causes changes to the appearance of the skin, no particular treatmen...
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