What is acanthosis nigricans?
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of areas with three very recognizable features:
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- Darker in color than the surrounding skin, usually
- in shades of brown or gray.
- Thickened texture , thicker than normal skin.
- Velvety or soft to the touch.
These spots usually appear in body folds, although they can appear in different areas. The most common areas include:
