Acanthosis Nigricans Symptoms, Causes & More
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10. Acanthosis Nigricans Variants
There are eight recognized types of acanthosis nigricans. Benign acanthosis nigricans is the most frequently observed variant among the population. However, the other types, such as obesity-associated, syndromic, malignant, acral, unilateral, medication associated and mixed acanthosis nigricans are also regularly seen among the population. 7Phiske, MeghanaMadhukar. ‘An Approach to Acanthosis nigricans.’ Indian Dermatology Online Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, 2014, p. 239. Crossref, doi:10.4103/2229-5178.137765
While there are a variety of acanthosis nigricans variants, it's important to recognize that each type is usually associated with the same symptoms and manifestations.
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