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Acrochordon, diabetes and associations.

P Bhargava¹, S K Mathur, D K Mathur

¹Departments of Dermatology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

|October 16, 2010

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Acrochordons, skin tags, are linked to obesity, seborrheic keratosis, and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. This study explored the clinical profile and associations of these common skin findings.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Endocrinology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Acrochordons, also known as skin tags, are benign skin growths.
Their association with metabolic and endocrine disorders warrants further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the clinical profile of acrochordons.
To determine the association of acrochordons with diabetes mellitus and other associated conditions.

Main Methods:

A clinical study was conducted involving 100 patients presenting with acrochordons.
Data on patient demographics, medical history, and presence of comorbidities were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

Acrochordons were found to be closely associated with pseudo-acanthosis nigricans.
A significant correlation was observed between acrochordons and seborrheic keratosis.
Obesity and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus were frequently observed in patients with acrochordons.

Conclusions:

Acrochordons may serve as a clinical indicator for underlying metabolic derangements.
The findings highlight the importance of screening for diabetes mellitus and related conditions in patients with acrochordons.