Acanthosis nigricans may affect any area of the body, but is most commonly found in the axillae, nape and sides of the neck, and in the groin (see Figures 2 & 3). Acanthosis nigricans presents as ...

Acanthosis nigricans (pronounced: ah-kan-THO-sis NY-gruh-kans) is a skin disorder that results in velvety, light-brown-to-black patches or marks that occur in areas of your skin that has folds ...

 The doctors said that it can also manifest in other areas such as the axillae (armpit), elbows, knees, and groin. This is usually found in individuals with insulin resistance. Interestingly, once ...