31/05/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Acanthosis Nigricans: What You Need to Know
Noticing dark, velvety patches on your neck, underarms, or groin?
It could be Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) — a skin condition often linked to what’s happening inside your body.
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🔍 What causes it?
 • Insulin resistance (common in prediabetes or diabetes)
 • Obesity
 • Hormonal imbalances (like PCOS)
 • Certain medications (e.g., steroids, birth control pills)
 • Rarely, internal cancers (especially if it appears suddenly and spreads fast)
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💡 Treatment starts with the root cause:
 1. Weight loss – key if AN is linked to obesity
 2. Manage blood sugar – especially in insulin resistance
 3. Topical creams – like retinoids, exfoliants (urea, lactic acid)
 4. Laser or chemical peels – optional for cosmetic improvement
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✨ Good news?
When the underlying cause is treated, the skin often improves too!
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