Estimation of metabolic syndrome in acanthosis nigricans - A hospital based cross-sectional study

Estimation of metabolic syndrome in acanthosis nigricans - A hospital based cross-sectional study

Background and Objectives: Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by hyperpigmentation and velvet-like thickening of the skin. It symmetrically involves the neck, axilla, groins, antecubital and popliteal fossae, umbilical, and perianal areas. Acanthosis nigricans is a marker for insulin resistance a...

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Main Authors: Nicely E Philip, Banavasi S Girisha, Shricharith Shetty, Ashna M Pinto, Tonita M Noronha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
acantosis nigricans
homa-ir
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
sam-ncep criteria
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2022;volume=67;issue=1;spage=92;epage=92;aulast=Philip

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