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Akantosis nigrikans

Coutii Healthy - Akantosis nigrikans is a disorder of pigmentation of the skin which is not contagious and usually do no harm. However, this condition can be a sign of mild to severe health problems.

Akantosis nigrikans marked the folds of blackened skin, thickened, and textured like velvet fabric. This leaves the skin area odor and itching on the skin.


The Cause Of The Akantosis Nigrikans

Not yet known for certain the cause of akantosis nigrikans, but generally these conditions associated with insulin resistance. Following a number of causes of akantosis nigrikans:


  1. Obesity. Akantosis nigrikans usually appear the result of obesity. The more weight, the higher the risk of suffering from akantosis nigrikans.
  2. Insulin resistance. This condition causes the body cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas to control blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is the cause of the disease of type 2 diabetes and most people with akantosis nigrikans also have insulin resistance.
  3. The use of drugs and supplements. Akantosis nigrikans can be caused by the use of drugs and supplements as medication oral contraceptives (birth control pills), corticosteroids such as prednisone, and the niacin in high doses.
  4. Hormonal abnormalities. Akantosis nigrikans can occur in people with hormone disorders such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), ovarian cyst sufferers, and in patients with a reduced production of hormones in the adrenal glands (Addison's disease)
  5. Cancer. Akantosis nigrikans can occur in patients of cancer such as lymphoma or other tumors on internal organs. Generally the tumor region of the stomach, liver, and colon (colon).
  6. Abnormalities of the pituitary gland (pituitary) in the brain.

Symptoms Of Akantosis Nigrikans

Symptoms of akantosis nigrikans is marked by areas of gray colored skin tanned, blackened or darker than the surrounding skin. Skin conditions in this area is dry, itch, and a rough textured like velvet. Skin areas commonly afflicted by akantosis nigrikans is:


  1. The lips.
  2. Neck.
  3. Armpit.
  4. Palm of the hand.
  5. Knuckles.
  6. Elbow.
  7. Fold the thigh.
  8. The knee.
  9. The soles of the feet.

The Diagnosis Of Akantosis Nigrikans

Doctors can recognize akantosis nigrikans through observations directly to the skin of the patient. Generally doctors are checking whether the patient has diabetes or insulin resistance, blood sugar tests or through test insulin fasting first. In addition, the patient's medical history is also examined, including a history of consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements, or supplement-forming muscle mass. In rare cases, the doctor will take a little piece of skin sample (biopsy) of the affected akantosis nigrikans to be examined in the laboratory. On akantosis nigrikans who is not known for sure cause, doctors recommend blood tests and a number of other tests to ascertain the cause.



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