Do you have darker neck?This is acanthosis nigricans… you’re not dirty! This is a thickening of the skinCauses include diabetes, genetics, PCOS, malignancies, and other conditions that stimulate growth factors to thicken the skin Treatment aims at normalizing skin thickneess with exfoliants like lactic acid (amlactin) and urea (cetaphil rough and bumpy). Retinoids like adapalene also help! #dermatologist | Doctorly

This is not dirt, it’s a skin disease called as Acanthosis nigricans, in which skin around certain areas turn dark, velvety and patchy. This is most commonly caused due to insulin resistance because of a bad lifestyle and eating, some drugs trigger it as well, or it could simply caused due to inflammation. Most common areas- back of the neck, armpit, or groin area too. Steps to manage: 1. Start a low GI Diet- each meal of the day should be rich in fibre and protein, which will not spike your blo

10 Types Of Acanthosis Nigricans (Velvety Skin) & Ayurvedic Cure

3 Important Tips to get rid of Dark Pigmentation (Acanthosis Nigricans) on Skin. Laser treatment, ointments, chemical Peeling are overrated. Dive deep into understanding how disturbed glucose is linked to to Acanthosis Nigricans problem. Lifestyle modification is the key to get rid of this problem. #pcos #pcoscommunity #nutritionconsultation #pcosfriendly #pcosdiet #insulin #insulinresistance #insulinrrsistancediet #diabetes #sugar #starch #cinnamon #surat #suratfood #dietplans #dietplanner #guj