Which of the following is true for acanthosis nigricans:
Ans. C: May be associated with Insulin resistant diabetes mellitus Acanthosis nigricans is associated with obesity and insulin resistance in majority of the patients. In few cases, it may be a reflection of endocrinopathy such as acromegaly, cushing's syndrome polycystic ovarian syndrome. It occurs primarily in flexural areas as velvety hyperpigmentation. It may be a reflection of GIT malignancy.
May be an indication of skin malignancy
Hypopigmentation
May be associated with Insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
Commonly occurs in lean and thin
May be associated with Insulin resistant diabetes mellitus