Acanthosis nigricans in obese adolescents: prevalence, impact, and management challenges
Hak Yung Ng Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China Abstract: Obesity in adolescence is a public health priority because it usually tracks into adulthood, resulting in enormous medical and social costs. This underscores the importanc...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2016-12-01
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Series: | Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics |
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Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/acanthosis-nigricans-in-obese-adolescents-prevalence-impact-and-manage-peer-reviewed-article-AHMT |