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Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark brown or black discoloration of skin folds such as the neck, armpit, groin and breast area. It occurs in association with endocrine disorders, underlying malignancy, administration of certain drugs, or as in inherited disorder.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acanthosis nigricans*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acanthosis nigricans*
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Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark brown or black discoloration of skin folds such as the neck, armpit, groin and breast area. It occurs in association with endocrine disorders, underlying malignancy, administration of certain drugs, or as in inherited disorder.
Common symptoms reported by people with acanthosis nigricans
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for acanthosis nigricans
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