Extensive segmental acanthosis nigricans form of epidermal nevus

Extensive segmental acanthosis nigricans form of epidermal nevus.

Eight cases of the acanthosis nigricans form of epidermal nevus have been described in literature. The present case is impressive and has an extensive segmental distribution. Although etiological factors, such as mutations in the FGFR3 gene, are becoming recognized, treatment options remain limited. We present a case of a 14-year-old male with multiple hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic plaques on ...

Extensive segmental acanthosis nigricans form of epidermal nevus

[Acanthosis nigricans].

Acanthosis nigricans is thickened, velvety, hyperpigmented skin associated with a variety of endocrine disorders, malignancies and medications.

Epidermal insulin resistance as a therapeutic target in acanthosis nigricans?

Epidermal nevus syndrome: Report of a giant linear epidermal nevus

Linear epidermal nevi frequently follow the lines of Blaschko and may be confused with the verrucous stage of incontinentia pigmenti. Inflammatory epidermal nevus appears as a line array of pink to red papules usually on the lower limb (Buttock and hip) clinically resembling psoriasis or eczematous dermatitis. But inflammatory epidermal nevus has distinct histopathologic features. We report a c...