Acanthosis Nigricans
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What are the symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans?
Overactive growth in skin cells called fibroblasts and keratinocytes, can lead to the development of acanthosis nigricans. Symptoms of acanthosis nigricans can include:
- Dark, thick, velvety skin in armpits
- Dark, thick, velvety around groin
- Dark, thick, velvety on neck
- Dark, thick, velvety skin on lips, palms, and soles of feet
- Possible itching

