Presentation of acanthosis nigricans as scalp papillomatosis: a case report
While acanthosis nigricans typically manifests in the skin folds, this case highlights the importance of considering acanthosis nigricans as a differential diagnosis in patients with scalp involvement, particularly those with obesity and insulin resistance. Histopathological confirmation remains essential, and management should focus on addressing the underlying etiological factors, as demonstrated by the favorable outcomes achieved through keratolytic therapy and weight management in this patient.
Authors
- Mahsa Bahraminejad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3195-4312)
- Zahra Talebzadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4715-5360)
- Elham Tavousi Tabatabaei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-806X)
- Fatemeh Mohaghegh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8492-2410)
- Mohammad Shoushtarizadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9025-9280)
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Wayne State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05315-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.00