Black neck and elbow pits.

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Asked for Male, 17 Years

I am 17 and I am not overweight and do physical activity every day . But i used to be overweight. I have dark neck and elbow pits. (I think) I have Acanthosis Nigrikans. But i saw on the net that it happens to people with Insulin resistance and who are overweight. I am not overweight and I do intense physical exercises. I am sports person. I am very depressed about this and I can't get out without covering the areas. Please help.

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi S Aithal

General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hello hello it's quite possible that because of your intensive exercises you sweat in that region more and the darkening of the skin is because of the constant sweat staying there... I will suggest you to me the Dermatologist and take an opinion... thank you

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