Clinical outcome of metformin treatment in patients of acanthosis nigricans with insulin resistance

Background: Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is known to be associated with obesity, insulin resistance (IR) and other systemic morbid conditions. Proper treatment modalities of AN has not been established yet. Metformin may have some therapeutic effects on AN by reducing IR. Objective of the study was to...

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Main Authors: Tahmina Akter, Md. Reza Bin Zaid, Zeenat Farzana Rahman, M Abu Sayeed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ibrahim Medical College 2016-01-01
Series:IMC Journal of Medical Science
Online Access:http://www.imcjms.com/registration/journal_full_text/91