Acanthosis nigricans

Potekaev N.N.; Zhukovskiĭ R.O.; Shnakhova L.M.; Tikhomolova M.M.

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Potekaev N.N.

Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Zhukovskiĭ R.O.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary #15 of the South-East District, Moscow

Shnakhova L.M.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary No 15, Moscow

Tikhomolova M.M.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary No 15, Moscow

Acanthosis nigricans

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Potekaev N.N., Zhukovskiĭ R.O., Shnakhova L.M., Tikhomolova M.M.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2011;9(2): 36‑38

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Potekaev NN, Zhukovskiĭ RO, Shnakhova LM, Tikhomolova MM. Acanthosis nigricans. Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2011;9(2):36‑38. (In Russ.)

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Abstract:

A case of acanthosis nigricans is reported. Variants of the clinical course of this pathology are described along with its etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnostics, and treatment.

Keywords:

acanthosis nigricans

etiology

pathogenesis

clinical picture

differential diagnostics

treatment

prognosis

Authors:

Potekaev N.N.

Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Zhukovskiĭ R.O.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary #15 of the South-East District, Moscow

Shnakhova L.M.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary No 15, Moscow

Tikhomolova M.M.

Dermatovenerological Dispensary No 15, Moscow

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