Acanthosis nigricans independently predicts hepatic fibrosis in people with type 2 diabetes in North India

Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by hyperpigmentation and thickening, often found in individuals with insulin resistance. Despite this well-established association, the potential link between AN  and hepatic fibrosis in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) has yet to be thoroughly explored.

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - January 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Koel Dutta, Surya Prakash Bhatt, Swati Madan, Irshad Ahmad Ansari, Kanika Tyagi, Shivam Pandey, Anoop Misra Source Type: research