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Neck around going black
My neck is going black from some days.I am consulted a doctor through online.he refer u want to reduce ur weight.what the relation between weight and neck black ness. I don't understand that could u please explain that.
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This is a condition called acanthosis nigricans , treatment is available for this , consult through online,
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reduce weight
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check for diabetes
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This is a Acanthosis nigricans which is seen in patients who are obese or have high sugar levels.weight reduction along with medications helps in reducing the pigmentation a lot.woukd suggest yiu to go fir chemical peeling also.comsult me online for further treatment
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He is absolutely right, this is a condition called Acanthosis nigricans. Here the thickness of the skin particularly around the folds like neck, digits, under eye slowly becomes dark . It is seen in obese people or overweight people, thyroid disorder, Diabetes etc. Most common cause is weight gain in the recent past. So please plan to gradually get back to normal weight.
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Apply Grazia up cream at bedtime. Use a good sunscreens in the morning
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