What is acanthosis nigricans?

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterised by a velvety papillomatous overgrowth of the epidermis. Darkening and thickening (epidermal hyperplasia) of the skin occurs mainly in the flexural areas, particularly the axillae, groin, inframammary region, and neck.

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