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ArmpitsInsulin resistanceObesityVelvety skinGroinKnown as acanthosis nigricansCause of acanthosis nigricansTreat acanthosis nigricansPapillomatosis of the epidermisMalignantBreastsObeseBody foldsElbowsTreatingOdorHyperpigmentationDisorderBack of the neckSymptomDermatologistOccursOccurNicotinic acidLightenPigmentationPrediabetesThickHigh insulin levelsLevels of insulinBirth contrConditionBrightenAbnormalitiesOverweightDark neckAutosomal dominantTreatmentElbowCommonFolds of the neckExcess
Armpits16
  • Insulin resistance can cause skin to darken, most commonly in the armpits and neck. (healthline.com)
  • The parts of the body that are most commonly affected by such darkened skin are the armpits, the groin and the neck. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • This darkening of the skin in folds and creases, like the neck and armpits, is a sign of insulin resistance. (rchsd.org)
  • You may get patches of dark skin, especially in the folds of your neck, armpits, groin (between the legs) and under your breasts. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • They're often found in your armpits or on your neck. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by brownish darkening and velvety thickening of skin creases, most commonly in the armpits, neck, groin, knuckles, elbows and knees. (childrens.com)
  • It is usually found in body folds, such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas. (wikipedia.org)
  • The condition is characterized by dark skin patches with thick, velvety textures formed in body folds and creases, including the neck and armpits. (bistromd.com)
  • In people with polycystic ovary syndrome, skin in the armpits, on the nape of the neck, and in skinfolds may become dark and thick (a disorder called acanthosis nigricans). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Changes to the skin typically develop slowly and they can occur anywhere, but most commonly affect the anus, armpits, genitals, groin, back, and sides of the neck. (ascpskincare.com)
  • Insulin resistance usually doesn't have any symptoms, though some kids develop patches of thickened, dark, velvety skin called acanthosis nigricans, usually in body creases and folds such as the back of the neck or armpits. (cdc.gov)
  • Usually seen in the armpits, neck, under the breasts, in the skin folds of the abdomen and groin. (dssurgery.com)
  • This skin condition usually develops in skin creases and folds such as the neck, armpits and groin. (dermcollective.com)
  • It most commonly affects the armpits, groyne, and neck. (dyuhealthcare.com)
  • It is most found in the armpits, groyne, and back of the neck. (dyuhealthcare.com)
  • This skin condition causes dark spots on the groin, armpits, and back of the neck. (cthormonetherapy.com)
Insulin resistance7
Obesity5
Velvety skin3
  • Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by thick, dark, velvety skin in body folds and creases, including the neck and underarms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition that causes dark, thick velvety skin to develop in body folds and creases. (dyuhealthcare.com)
  • Acanthosis Nigricans is distinguished by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. (dyuhealthcare.com)
Groin1
  • Acanthosis nigricans (AN) manifests as a hyperpigmented, velvety thickening of the skin that usually occurs in the intertriginous zones, including the axillae, groin, neck, and inframammary folds. (medscape.com)
Known as acanthosis nigricans2
Cause of acanthosis nigricans2
Treat acanthosis nigricans3
Papillomatosis of the epidermis1
  • Acanthuses Nigerians is caused by acanthosis and papillomatosis of the epidermis (the outer most layer of the skin) pigmentation is usually not in this area, rather than pigment-producing cells. (dssurgery.com)
Malignant3
Breasts1
Obese3
  • Doctors might suspect metabolic syndrome if an overweight or obese person has acanthosis nigricans or a family history of diabetes or heart disease. (rchsd.org)
  • Acanthosis nigricans associated with endocrine dysfunction is more insidious in its onset, is less widespread, and the patients are often concurrently obese. (wikipedia.org)
  • Obese people are more likely to develop Acanthosis nigricans (ak-an-THOE-sis NIE-grih-kuns). (dyuhealthcare.com)
Body folds4
  • Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dry, dark patches in body folds and creases. (ascpskincare.com)
  • Acanthosis Nigricans is characterized as areas of thickened, dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases. (dssurgery.com)
  • Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition in which areas of your body become characterized as darker, in body folds and creases. (bushbalm.com)
  • Think underarms, body folds and neck. (bushbalm.com)
Elbows1
  • 676 Acral acanthotic anomaly refers to a variant of acanthosis nigricans limited to the elbows, knees, knuckles, and dorsal surfaces of the feet, in the absence of any other findings, in otherwise healthy individuals. (wikipedia.org)
Treating2
  • The first step in treating a dark neck is to identify if there is an underlying health condition and to then treat that concern. (dermcollective.com)
  • But if you aren't sure what's exactly causing the black neck or how to go about treating it, then we are here to help. (bebeautiful.in)
Odor1
Hyperpigmentation3
Disorder4
Back of the neck2
  • This screening is done by looking at and feeling the skin on the back of the neck. (lisd.net)
  • The back of the neck is often exposed to sunlight, therefore making it likely to become hyperpigmented. (dermcollective.com)
Symptom2
Dermatologist1
  • A dark neck should be examined by a doctor or dermatologist to identify the exact cause of the discoloration. (dermcollective.com)
Occurs1
  • Acanthosis nigricans occurs when skin cells reproduce rapidly, usually as a response to high insulin levels in the bloodstream. (dermcollective.com)
Occur2
  • Dermatitis neglecta can occur anywhere on the body, but one common area is the neck. (dermcollective.com)
  • Acanthosis nigricans skin patches occur when epidermal skin cells begin to reproduce rapidly. (born-wild.com)
Nicotinic acid1
  • Acanthosis nigricans has been linked to the use of nicotinic acid, glucocorticoid use, combined oral contraceptive pills, and growth hormone therapy. (wikipedia.org)
Lighten2
Pigmentation2
  • Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment Soap effectively addresses the primary reason for increased melanin, which leads to deeper skin pigmentation, by speeding up the clearance of insulin from the blood. (wizzgoo.com)
  • If the answer to this question is no, then let us warn you right away that this is the perfect way to welcome several problems such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and pigmentation, including a black neck. (bebeautiful.in)
Prediabetes1
  • Acanthosis nigricans may be a sign of a more serious health problem, such as prediabetes . (born-wild.com)
Thick1
  • Acanthosis nigricans can be described as a skin condition, which is characterized by thick and dark skin in the folds and creases of the body. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
High insulin levels2
  • All seventh-grade students will be screened for a skin marker around the neck that potentially indicates high insulin levels in the body. (neisd.net)
  • Certain medications, such as birth control pills, thyroid supplements, and growth supplements used for bodybuilding, can create high insulin levels and make one prone to acanthosis nigricans. (miracleshealthclinic.com)
Levels of insulin3
Birth contr1
Condition9
Brighten1
  • all of which help gently exfoliate your skin and brighten the entire neck area to make it look more even-toned . (bebeautiful.in)
Abnormalities2
  • Crouzon syndrome with acanthosis nigricans is distinguished from Crouzon syndrome by several features, including skin abnormalities. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Less common features of Crouzon syndrome with acanthosis nigricans include subtle changes in the bones of the spine (vertebrae), abnormalities of the finger bones, and noncancerous growths in the jaw called cementomas. (medlineplus.gov)
Overweight1
  • The treatment for acanthosis nigricans depends on the cause and consists of weight loss in overweight children, over the counter alpha hydroxy lotions (Lac-Hydrin 5%, Am Lactin 12%, Aqua Glycolic or Eucerin Plus), or treatment of the underlying hormone problem, if there is one. (childrens.com)
Dark neck1
  • For a dark neck caused by tinea versicolor, an antifungal agent can control the fungus' growth. (dermcollective.com)
Autosomal dominant1
  • Familial acanthosis: 86 may arise as a result of an autosomal dominant trait, presenting at birth or developing during childhood. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment5
Elbow1
  • It can also be seen commonly around the neck, clavicle area, nape, and elbow. (drrashmishetty.com)
Common2
  • In this article below, we are going to talk about all the different reasons why you'd have a black neck, the most common symptoms as well as how to treat and prevent it. (bebeautiful.in)
  • And the most common thing that I see is acanthosis nigricans. (reachmd.com)
Folds of the neck1
Excess1