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Dark Patches on neck and cleavage
I weight around 95kilograms or 209lbs with the height of 170cm or 5'7. but i don't look that heavy and i could be considered as fit for an obese person. i exercise everyday. but lately i've noiced these dark spots/patches on my neck and my cleavage. the one on my cleavage sometimes itches and burns. i am not sure if it is acanthosis nigricans or not because i don't think i am diabetic or i got high insulin in my blood. thankyou
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Thanks for the query.
Skin care needs to be customized based on the presenting complaints.
Based on your description, it appears that you have facial melanosis which could be compounded by acanthosis nigricans. These conditions have a strong relation to one's internal health and it needs to be evaluated as often quoted - Skin is the mirror of internal health. Attempting treatment without understanding the pathology will be futile and make the course longer. Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation. Internal health needs to be fixed based on blood chemistry reports. Apart from active pharmaceutical medicines, a healthy diet and lifestyle is mandatory to achieve results.
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