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Acanthosis Nigricans Definition
Common names:
  • Acanthosis Nigricans
  • Acquired Acanthosis
  • Keratosis Nigricans
  • Pseudocanthosis Nigricans
A person with acanthosis nigricans has dark brown, velvety patches on the skin. The skin changes occur most commonly in the skin folds, such as the armpits, neck or groin. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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