Korean J Dermatol.
2009 Mar;47(3):334-337.
Coexistence of Scleredema and Acanthosis Nigricans in a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. sim@khnmc.or.kr
Abstract
- Scleredema and acanthosis nigricans are two distinct dermatological disorders that have been reported in association with insulin resistance. Few reported cases have shown an association between scleredema and acanthosis nigricans. A 53-year-old obese woman with diabetes mellitus presented with a 4-year history of an indurated plaque on the nape and upper mid-back. She also presented with a 20-year history of hyperpigmented, velvety plaques on the neck and both axillae. We report a diabetic patient who developed scleredema and acanthosis nigricans.
