Acanthosis Nigricans

📋Overview

Acanthosis Nigricans is a dermatological finding characterized by localized areas of skin hyperpigmentation and thickening that typically feel velvety to the touch. These changes commonly affect the skin folds of the neck, armpits, and groin.

Rather than being classified as a primary disease, this condition is often identified as a clinical sign of an underlying medical state. It may be associated with various endocrine or metabolic conditions, particularly those involving insulin resistance.