title: Acanthosis nigricans associated with primary hypogonadism: successful treatment with topical calcipotriol.
abstract: Acanthosis nigricans is a mucocutaneous dermatosis characterized by hyperpigmentation and a velvety papillomatous hyperkeratosis. It is frequently associated with systemic diseases including malignancy and endocrinal disorders. We report the beneficial effect of topical calcipotriol ointment 50 mcg/g twice a day in acanthosis nigricans associated with primary hypogonadism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, A Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Stamatis
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gregoriou
authors.forename: Vasilis
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Anyfandakis
authors.forename: Panagiotis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kontoleon
authors.forename: Eleftheria
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Christofidou
authors.forename: Dimitris
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rigopoulos
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kontochristopoulos
mesh_terms: D000052:Acanthosis Nigricans / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000368:Aged; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; C055085:calcipotriene; D002117:Calcitriol