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Could acanthosis nigricans be a symptom of diabetes?

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Dr. Pouya Shafipour answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Acanthosis nigricans could be a sign of obesity related Insulin resistance which is also seen in people with type 2 diabetes. Some medications like growth hormones or birth control pills can also cause acanthosis nigricans. With weight loss and control of diabetes and blood sugar, a lot of times the condition resolves.

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Its a sign: Of adult type diabetes.

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