Prevalencia de acantosis nigricans y perímetro abdominal en escolares de Plan de Ayala

Abstract

La acantosis nigricans es una afección que causa zonas de piel oscura, gruesa y aterciopelada en los pliegues y arrugas del cuerpo. Por lo general, afecta las axilas, la ingle y el cuello. La acantosis nigricans tiende a afectar a las personas con obesidad. La acantosis pigmentaria suele aparecer en niños con concentraciones altas de insulina en la sangre, algo propio de las personas con resistencia a la insulina. La resistencia a la insulina se ve en niños que tienen sobrepeso u obesidad, lo que los hace más proclives a desarrollar una diabetes tipo 2. Acanthosis nigricans is a condition that causes areas of dark, thick, velvety skin in the folds and wrinkles of the body. It usually affects the armpits, groin, and neck. Acanthosis nigricans tends to affect people with obesity. Acanthosis pigmentosa usually appears in children with high concentrations of insulin in the blood, something typical of people with insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is seen in children who are overweight or obese, making them more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Acanthosis pigmentosa may be a sign of insulin resistance. This means that your child's body cannot use insulin as it should. Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes. It is very easy to detect acanthosis nigricans just by observing, it is a good indicator to avoid inguinal Diabetes Mellitus in the long term, children are the key to avoiding or delaying certain diseases.