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Don't worry...you are suffering from acanthosis nigricans causing darkness.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
You have acanthosis nigricans. Its usually associated with all medical conditions that you have like pcos, thyroid, weight gain.
You need to take PCOS and thyroid treatment properly.
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take online consultation for the same
Health Tips
lose weight
high protein diet
avoid refined sugar, processed food.
daily exercise
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Acanthosis.
Maintain your weight.
The home remedies you have used isn’t appropriate.
Shall guide on more specific remedies.
Safe and effective treatment for lightening shall be prescribed.
Consult me now on practo pro
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Dr. Mili Sinha
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
What you are describing is Acanthosis nigricans
It is commonly seen with PCOS, diabetes etc.
The home remedies you are trying won't change the dark areas.
You need to consult and get yourself evaluated for proper management.
Please consult with me online to get further steps.
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You may focus on weight management for now
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
These things wont help, control body weight, pcos ,thyroid.
Acanthosis nigricans creams wl help
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
This is acanthosis nigricans which is seen in patients with weight gain.weight reduction with medications can help lightening the pigmentation.consult me online for further treatment
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