Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body...

characterized by hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN). The symptoms of the HAIR-AN syndrome are largely due to severe...

(stratum basale and stratum spinosum). Acanthosis nigricans is a black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmented acanthosis, usually observed in the back of neck...

Severe achondroplasia with developmental delay and acanthosis nigricans (SADDAN) is a very rare genetic disorder. This disorder is one that affects bone...

Nigricans, a Latin word meaning black, may refer to : Acanthosis nigricans, a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin Ulmus...

palms and soles of the feet); thick, dark, velvety areas of skin (acanthosis nigricans) are sometimes found on the hands and feet and in the groin. Signs...

endocrine system in many ways. Acanthosis nigricans associated with malignancy (acanthosis nigricans type I) Acanthosis nigricans associated with obesity, insulin-resistant...

Acanthosis nigricans-muscle cramps-acral enlargement syndrome, also known as Acanthosis nigricans-insulin resistance-muscle cramps-acral enlargement syndrome...

(craniosynostosis) during development and a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans. Some of the signs and symptoms of Crouzonodermoskeletal syndrome...

hypochondroplasia and SADDAN (severe achondroplasia with developmental delay and acanthosis nigricans), a rare disorder of bone growth characterized by skeletal, brain...

proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts. This presents as acanthosis nigricans, a thickening and darkening of areas of the skin such as the armpits...

together with other signs of internal cancer, especially malignant acanthosis nigricans, tripe palms, Leser–Trélat sign, and hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita...

following diseases manifest by means of mucocutaneous dysfunction: acanthosis nigricans, dermatomyositis, Leser-Trélat sign, necrolytic migratory erythema...

is a byproduct of ACTH synthesis from proopiomelanocortin (POMC). Acanthosis nigricans—hyperpigmentation of intertriginous areas associated with insulin...

discovered and described acral acanthosis nigricans. In 1994 he devised the commonly-accepted classification for acanthosis nigricans. He has served as editor...

polycystic ovarian syndrome in women and erectile dysfunction in men; and acanthosis nigricans. Neck circumference has been used as a surrogate simple and reliable...

peribuccale of Brocq, erythromelanosis follicularis faciei, facial acanthosis nigricans, and actinic lichen planus. Also, cases of drug-induced pigmentation...

Contents:  Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V X References Acanthosis nigricans A brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the...

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may also result in hyperpigmentation, such as acanthosis nigricans in the axilla. Most people with primary Addison's disease have darkening...

signs that may be noted at the same time include most frequently acanthosis nigricans (AN), and less commonly finger clubbing and Leser-Trélat sign. The...

Scratch dermatitis Shiitake mushroom dermatitis Other/ ungrouped Acanthosis nigricans Freckle Familial progressive hyperpigmentation Pallister–Killian...

anomalies-porokeratosis syndrome Crouzon syndrome Crouzon syndrome-acanthosis nigricans syndrome DeSanto-Shinawi syndrome due to WAC point mutation Ehlers-Danlos...

common. Other conditions associated with this condition include acanthosis nigricans, fatty liver, hypertriglyceridemia and polycystic ovary syndrome...

hyperplasia of the skin, frequently of the axilla and groin, known as acanthosis nigricans, is associated with intra-abdominal cancers such as gastric cancer...

abnormalities of the head, face and nails, along with the development of acanthosis nigricans. Treatment involves controlling blood glucose levels by using insulin...

become clogged, making hair fall out and preventing further growth. Acanthosis Nigricans (AN): A skin condition where dark, thick and "velvety" patches can...

Localized hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease: pseudo-acanthosis nigricans of the axillary region....

appearance of the seborrheic keratoses. In some cases, paraneoplastic acanthosis nigricans (35% of patients), florid cutaneous papillomatosis, ichthyosis acquisita...

association of ectodermal dysplasia (hypotrichosis and hypohidrosis) with acanthosis nigricans. Other clinical features may include palmoplantar hyperkeratosis...

99 mg/dL Known vascular disease Markers of insulin resistance (PCOS, acanthosis nigricans) The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends...