Acanthosis Nigricans is a non-communicable and harmless skin pigmentation disorder. But, this condition can be a sign of mild to severe health problems.
Acanthosis Nigricans characterized by folds of skin blackened, thickened and textured like velvet cloth. This area of skin gives off an unpleasant, itchy odor.
Cause.
Not yet known with certainty the cause of Acanthosis Nigricans, this condition is related to insulin resistance.
Causes of Acanthosis Nigricans :
- Obesity ➡ acanthosis nigricans usually arise due to obesity. The more severe, the higher the risk of a nigricikan dose.
- Insulin resistance ➡ this condition causes the body cannot use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance causes type II diabetes.
- Taking drugs and supplements ➡ taking drugs and supplements, such as oral contraceptives, corticosteroids (prednisone and niacin high doses).
- Hormonal abnormalities ➡ acanthosis nigricans can occur in patients with hormone disorders such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), patients with ovarian cysts and patients with Addison's disease.
- Cancer ➡ acanthosis nigricans can occur in cancer patients (lymphoma or tumors in internal organs), tumors of the stomach, liver and large intestine (colon).
- Pituitary gland abnormalities in the brain.
The symptoms.
- Tanned gray skin, blackened or darker than the surrounding skin.
- The skin in this area is dry, itchy and rough.
Areas of the skin that are commonly affected by nigricikan tacos :
- Lip.
- Neck.
- Armpit.
- Palm.
- Knuckles.
- Elbow.
- Fold the thigh.
- Knee.
- Soles of the feet.
Diagnosis.
- Direct observation to the patient's skin.
- Blood sugar test or insulin test.
- Check of the patient's medical history, history of consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements or muscle-building supplements.
- Skin biopsy.
- Blood tests and other tests to find out the cause.
Treatment.
- Diet.
- Take medications to improve hormone levels, if nigricikan aknosis is caused by hormonal abnormalities.
- Given blood sugar-lowering drugs, if you have diabetes.
- Surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy in cancer patients.
To improve the appearance of the skin treatment is given :
- Skin lightening cream that contains alpha hydroxy acid, salicylic acid and urea.
- Antibiotic cream.
- Antibacterial soap.
- Acne medications (isotretinoin and antibiotics).
- Laser therapy to improve skin.
Prevention.
- Diet.
- Regular check.
- Replacing certain drugs that can trigger the emergence of acanthosis nigricans.
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