Acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance in obese children

• Main Authors: Kristellina Sangirta Tirtamulia (Author), Adrian Umboh (Author), Sarah Maria Warouw (Author), Vivekenanda Pateda (Author), Frecillia Regina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by darkening and thickening of skin. AN has been reported to be linked to insulin resistance (IR), that associated with type 2 diabetes, in obese children in many country. Objective To determine the relation between acanthosis ni...