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  2. Acanthosis nigricans - Wikipedia

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    Acanthosis nigricans is caused by increased activation of growth factor receptor proteins, usually due to endocrine dysfunction. This is most commonly insulin -mediated activation of IGF receptors on keratinocytes , as a result of hyperinsulinaemia or insulin resistance , as seen in diabetes mellitus .

  3. Crouzonodermoskeletal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Crouzonodermoskeletal syndrome is a disorder characterized by the premature joining of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis) during development and a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans. [1] Some of the signs and symptoms of Crouzonodermoskeletal syndrome are similar to those seen with Crouzon syndrome.

  4. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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    Acanthosis nigricans—hyperpigmentation of intertriginous areas associated with insulin resistance. Melasma, also known as 'chloasma' or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women.— It is a common skin problem that causes dark discolored patchy hyperpigmentation.

  5. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    Rash due to measles. Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]

  6. Rabson–Mendenhall syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A skin abnormality known as acanthosis nigricans, which involves a discoloration (hyperpigmentation) and "velvety" thickening (hyperkeratosis) of the skin around skin fold regions of the neck, groin and under arms is also a common symptom. [1] Symptoms will negatively impact the daily life of the patient, and will persist until treated.

  7. Severe achondroplasia with developmental delay and acanthosis ...

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    Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition in which areas of the skin is of a dark and velvety discoloration, often seen in the body folds and creases such as the armpits, groin, and neck. [6] Within those affected by SADDAN, acanthosis nigricans develops early on, usually in infancy or early childhood. [4]

  8. Acanthosis nigricans-muscle cramps-acral enlargement syndrome

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    Acanthosis nigricans-muscle cramps-acral enlargement syndrome, also known as Acanthosis nigricans-insulin resistance-muscle cramps-acral enlargement syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder which is characterized by the appearance of acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance, muscle cramps of severe intensity, and acral hypertrophy ...

  9. Florid cutaneous papillomatosis - Wikipedia

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    Malignant acanthosis nigricans may also become evident, many times with the sudden eruption of multiple seborrheic keratoses, known as the sign of Leser-Trélat. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Florid cutaneous papillomatosis mandates a search for an underlying malignancy, recognizing that it may be seen in patients with multiple visceral carcinomas.