| Literature DB >> 22481657 |
Mariana Tremel Barbato1, Paulo Ricardo Criado, Ana Kris da Silva, Evelyne Averbeck, Marina Bensen Guerine, Naiana Bittencourt de Sá.
Abstract
Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder in which target cells fail to respond to normal levels of circulating insulin. Insulin resistance has been associated with presence of acanthosis nigricans and acrochordons. It is known that early diagnosis and early initial treatment are of paramount importance to prevent a series of future complications. These dermatoses may represent an easily identifiable sign of insulin resistance and non-insulin-dependent diabetes.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22481657 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000100012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: An Bras Dermatol ISSN: 0365-0596 Impact factor: 1.896