Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and the Metabolic Syndrome: A Population-Based Study.

Khalaf KridinArieh SolomonDana Tzur-BitanGiovanni DamianiDoron ComaneshterArnon D Cohen

Published in: American journal of clinical dermatology (2021)

A strong association was observed between AKN and the MS on the one hand, and with every one of its four components on the other. Physicians treating patients with AKN should be aware of this possible comorbidity. Patients with AKN should be carefully assessed for comorbid metabolic disorders.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
primary care
mass spectrometry
multiple sclerosis
ms ms
uric acid
hidradenitis suppurativa
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
type diabetes
skeletal muscle