Nevoid Acanthosis Nigricans - A rare case and successful treatment using fractional CO2 laser

Abstract

Nevoid acanthosis nigricans is a rare variant of acanthosis nigricans that may develop at birth or before puberty. An 18-year-old boy with a lean built presented with asymptomatic hyperpigmented lesion on the left lateral aspect of the trunk since 15 years of age. There was no systemic involvement. The diagnosis of unilateral nevoid acanthosis nigricans variant was made which was confirmed by dermoscopy and histopathology.