| Acne keloidalis nuchae: another cutaneous symptom of metabolic syndrome, truncal obesity, and impending/overt diabetes mellitus? | |
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PMID: 20507181 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is an inflammatory disease related to the spectrum of keloidal scarring alopecias. No association with internal disease has been described so far. We describe a case series of four Indian patients who showed an association of AKN with acanthosis nigricans, a skin marker for the metabolic syndrome (in particular obesity). Well known risk factors for AKN such as curly hair or wearing of a helmet were not present in these patients. AKN shows some similarities to acne inversa. We propose that AKN may be considered a cutaneous marker for the metabolic syndrome but case-control studies will be necessary to validate this clinical observation. We hope that our findings will stimulate other dermatologists to search for such an association. |
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Authors:
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Shyam B Verma; Uwe Wollina |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of clinical dermatology Volume: 11 ISSN: 1175-0561 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Clin Dermatol Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-27 Completed Date: 2011-01-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100895290 Medline TA: Am J Clin Dermatol Country: New Zealand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 433-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Diwalipura, Vadodara, India. |
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Acne Keloid
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complications* Adult Diabetes Mellitus Female Humans India Male Metabolic Syndrome X / complications*, diagnosis* Obesity / complications |
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