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Re: acanthosis nigricans

From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:00:41 -0500 (CDT)

Acanthosis nigricans (AN)is associated with insulin resistance. It is considered to be a sign of high insulin levels.

An insulin problem is thought to be the cause of PCOS, so you can see how the two are linked.

It is possible to have AN without having PCOS if a person has insulin problems.

At Fri, 12 Apr 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I am replying to your message about acanthosis nigricans, the dark spots
>on our bodies.
>
>I still don't understand it. I don't have diabetes but am "close to
>it." I have high blood sugar and am glucose intolerant. Plus I have a
>thyroid disorder - hypothyroidism.
>
>Is this acanthosis nigricans a separate disorder or does it just mean I
>have the above disorder?

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Hope this helps,


Belle



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