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ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS Acanthosis nigricans is a commonly encountered skin dermatosis that can be seen in various clinical scenarios. It is overwhelmingly associated with obesity but can occur secondary to medications, endocrine disorders such as the HAIR-AN syndrome (hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and acanthosis nigricans), diabetes, and internal malignancies. This last type is clinically distinctive and manifests in a unique manner. Clinical Findings: Classic cases of acanthosis…

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