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Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review)

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    • Maria-Linda Popa
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    Affiliations: Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania, Army Centre for Medical Research, 010195 Bucharest, Romania, Department of Biochemistry-Proteomics, ‘Victor Babes’ National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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Abstract

Acanthosis nigricans (AN), a skin disorder with high prevalence, represents a dermatological condition with esthetic implications, but otherwise mild symptoms. For any clinician, it is in fact the tip of the iceberg, leading him/her to investigate what lies beneath the surface, since AN points to a systemic problem or disease: metabolic disorder (most frequently), endocrine syndrome, medication side effects, malignancy, and genetic factors. Sometimes, it is the first observed sign of a malignancy or of diabetes mellitus, especially in patients with chronic metabolic disorder; therefore, it is not to be taken lightly. The present review summarizes the information in literature regarding the etiopathogenesis of AN. We propose a new classification that aims to better organize the different types of AN, with implications on the extent and urgency of the investigation plan, as well as various therapeutic algorithms. Therapy options are also presented, both systemic treatments that target the underlying disease, and local ones for esthetic reasons.
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Popa M, Popa AC, Tanase C and Gheorghisan-Galateanu A: Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review). Oncol Lett 17: 4133-4138, 2019.
APA
Popa, M., Popa, A.C., Tanase, C., & Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A. (2019). Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review). Oncology Letters, 17, 4133-4138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2018.9736
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Popa, M., Popa, A. C., Tanase, C., Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A."Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review)". Oncology Letters 17.5 (2019): 4133-4138.
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Popa, M., Popa, A. C., Tanase, C., Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A."Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review)". Oncology Letters 17, no. 5 (2019): 4133-4138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2018.9736
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Popa M, Popa AC, Tanase C and Gheorghisan-Galateanu A: Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review). Oncol Lett 17: 4133-4138, 2019.
APA
Popa, M., Popa, A.C., Tanase, C., & Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A. (2019). Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review). Oncology Letters, 17, 4133-4138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2018.9736
MLA
Popa, M., Popa, A. C., Tanase, C., Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A."Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review)". Oncology Letters 17.5 (2019): 4133-4138.
Chicago
Popa, M., Popa, A. C., Tanase, C., Gheorghisan-Galateanu, A."Acanthosis nigricans: To be or not to be afraid (Review)". Oncology Letters 17, no. 5 (2019): 4133-4138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2018.9736
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