Condition

Acanthosis Nigricans

A one-page care plan for patients with Acanthosis Nigricans, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Education & Execution, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Clarity, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • ☐ I understand these patches often form on my neck, armpits, groin, or other skin folds.
    • I know the patches are not caused by poor washing and are not contagious.
    • I understand they may be a sign of insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, or a hormone problem.
    • I avoid hard scrubbing, bleaching creams, and harsh products that may irritate my skin.
  2. Education & Execution

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Clarity

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Acanthosis Nigricans is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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