12 Treatments for Acanthosis Nigricans

3 Tests 1 Surgical Procedures 4 Prescribed Medications 2 Over the Counter Medications

1 Self Care 1 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Acanthosis Nigricans

1. Skin Lesion Biopsy A skin lesion biopsy is a simple medical procedure in which a sample of your skin is removed and tested in a laboratory. The sample taken during a biopsy is often v...  More

2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

3. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t...  More

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Surgical Procedures for Acanthosis Nigricans

1. Laser Surgery Laser surgery uses the heat from a laser beam to destroy cells that need to be removed. Laser surgery can be a very powerful and effective tool, especially when tre...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Acanthosis Nigricans

1. isotretinoin(Accutane , others...) Close ISOTRETINOIN (eye soe TRET i noyn) treats severe acne that has not responded to other therapy like antibiotics.  More

2. salicylic acid topical(Salicylic Acid , others...) Close SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More

3. urea topical(Keratol , others...) Close UREA (yoo REE uh) is used to soften thick, rough, or dry skin caused by certain skin conditions. It is also used to soften and remove damaged or diseased nails with...  More

4. tretinoin oral(Vesanoid ) TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a medicine belonging to a class called the retinoids. It is similar to vitamin A. It is used to treat certain leukemias, such as acute ...  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Acanthosis Nigricans

1. salicylic acid topical(Stri-Dex , others...) Close SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More

2. urea topical(Carmol , others...) Close UREA (yoo REE uh) is used to soften thick, rough, or dry skin caused by certain skin conditions. It is also used to soften and remove damaged or diseased nails with...  More

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Self Care for Acanthosis Nigricans

1. Weight Reduction

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Herbs and Supplements for Acanthosis Nigricans What's this?

1. omega-3 fatty acids Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More

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