A Cross-sectional Analytical Study of Morphological Patterns of Acanthosis Nigricans and Its Association with Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Brijesh Vinubhai Parmar,
Nilam Pala
Abstract:Background:
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermatosis that manifests as asymptomatic and symmetrical darkening, affecting the skin of intertriginous areas. It is a marker of insulin resistance and is usually associated with metabolic syndrome (MS). The present study was conducted to study the morphological patterns of AN and to assess its correlation with different components of MS.
Methodology:
Using the purposive sampling technique (1-year period), 10… Show more
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