Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment in Kenya

Almasi Skincare offers services like excellent acanthosis nigricans treatment in Kenya by using prescription medications, dermatology procedures, skin care products and lifestyle changes.

What is Acanthosis Nigricans?

Acanthosis Nigricans is a condition which affects the armpits, groins and necks of men and women of both genders.

Acanthosis Nigricans Causes

The specific cause of acanthosis nigricans is not known. However it has been associated with the following underlying conditions:

1. Obesity

Most persons with acanthosis nigricans are obese. This is often caused by insulin resistance. This means that cells in their body do not respond to insulin and as a result of this insulin resistance they develop type 2 diabetes.

2. Syndromes

Syndromes associated with the development of acanthosis nigricans include:

a. Cushing’s syndrome (symptoms include weight gain, bruising and stretch marks)

b. Polycystic ovary syndrome (symptoms include weight gain, infertility, irregular periods and acne)

c. Crouzon syndrome (symptoms include exophthalmos or protrusion of the eyeball, hypertelorism or a wide space between the eyes, hypoplastic maxilla or a small upper jaw bone, mandibular prognathism or protrusion of the lower jaw bone, a short upper lip, a beaked nose and they develop because of premature closure of the sutures of the cranial or head bones.)

3. Cancer

Acanthosis nigricans often develops in persons with:

a. Stomach cancer

b. Colon cancer

c. Liver cancer

4. Medications

Acanthosis nigricans often develops in persons using the following medications:

a. Corticosteroids like prednisone

b. Niacin or nicotinic acid

Acanthosis Nigricans Symptoms

Symptoms of acanthosis nigricans include thick, dark brown, velvety patches which usually develop on body folds like the armpits, neck and groin.

The skin on the lips, tongue, throat, nose, palms and soles may also become affected especially in persons with underlying tumors.

The hands and feet can also be affected in persons with benign acanthosis nigricans.

Acanthosis Nigricans Diagnosis

The diagnosis of acanthosis nigricans is made clinically by the Doctor based on the patient’s history and physical examination. Tests to identify any underlying conditions should also be done. These include blood glucose levels, insulin levels and endoscopy.

Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment in Kenya

Acanthosis nigricnas treatment in Kenya and the rest of the world depends on the underlying cause, the affected site and the severity. This treatment of acanthosis nigricans includes the following:

1. Non-prescription skin care products like 12% ammonium lactate cream

2. Lifestyle changes like dietary changes and regular exercise for persons who are overweight or obese. Drinking weight loss smoothies is one way that a person with acanthosis nigricans can lose weight. To learn how to prepare weight loss smoothies for clear skin, read The Acne Diet Book.