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Acanthosis nigricans
My dermat gave me aqurea hf cream for darkness around my neck. I have been using it regularly for one month now but there is no improvement and my darkness on neck has worsened. Does it get darker before actually clearing up? . What could be the reason?
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Acanthosis nigricans occurs die to insulin resistance due to weight gain
If you gave any weight issues try to reduce weight
Can go for peels as well in a dermatogist clinic
Main cure is weight reduction
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What is your weight.need to decrease your weight to prevent insulin resistance in acanthosis nigricans. Regular intake of water, fruits along with good physical activity.
Get tyroid profile done
Moisturex Soft cream morning.
Tyrodin cream night
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Not like that..Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Acanthosis Nigricans will lighten up once there is considerable weight loss. and the darkness u r observing could b coz dryness per se. keep the skin well hydrated with a medicated moisturizer. it will help in improving the skin tone and akso the pigmentation
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