Prevalence, demographic factors, co-morbidities, and treatment types associated with acanthosis nigricans in a large cross-section of 900+ transmasculine patients: Data from a single academic center 2016–2023

Because AN is enriched in transmasculine patients, and precedes co-morbidities in a majority of cases, dermatologists and other physicians should consider examination of common areas for AN in in transmasculine patients, as screening and diagnosis of co-morbidities could lead to improved health outcomes.