What is acanthosis nigricans?
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.
How do members experience acanthosis nigricans?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acanthosis nigricans*
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
*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*
Who has acanthosis nigricans on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 7 |