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When I took my 14 year son to the doctor (who is overweight), he told me that it can be an early sign of diabetes. This was just recently, so we have not gotten any results yet, but that is what they think it is. Of course, diabetes is more common in overweight people. If you notice the dark spots, you may want to get tested for it. UPDATE: We got the results and he was in fact borderline diabetic.
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This condition is known as "acanthosis nigricans" and is thought to be caused by "insulin spillover" that causes the skin to thicken. People with this condition should have their insulin level checked to ensure they do not have insulin-resistance, diabetes, or a tumor. Interestingly, this condition can also be found in dachshunds! And not just the overweight ones. ;-) Please see also: * http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/acanthosis_nigrica.html * http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic1.htm
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I found this definition of Acanthosis nigricans on webMD. I have posted the definition here as well as the webMD link. Acanthosis nigricans: This is a condition that results in the darkening and thickening of certain areas of the skin especially in the skin folds. The skin becomes tan or brown and is sometimes slightly raised and described as velvety. Most often the condition, which typically looks like a small wart, appears on the sides or back of the neck, the armpits, under the breast, and groin. Occasionally the top of the knuckles will have a particularly unusual appearance. Acanthosis nigricans usually strikes people who are very overweight. There is no cure for acanthosis nigricans, but losing weight may improve the condition. Acanthosis nigricans usually precedes diabetes. There are other conditions that also are known to cause acanthosis of the skin and these include acromegaly and Cushing syndromes. It is thought that this condition is a skin manifestation of insulin resistance. More information can be found at: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/46/1667_51906.htm
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When your doctor or nurse did your exam, they pointed out a dark skin patch on your neck, armpit, under the breast or a skin crease. This dark patch is called acanthosis nigricans (AAY-can-THO-sis NIG-ruh-cans), or "A.N." It is usually a sign that your body is making extra insulin that it cannot use well. So the insulin builds up, and as a result, you may get a dark area of skin. We call this insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a step towards developing type 2 diabetes. However, remember that not everyone with insulin resistance will develop diabetes. Acanthosis nigricans (A.N.) can be embarrassing. Some people call it "dirty neck" and try scrubbing it or even using bleach to get rid of it. These don't work, though, so spare yourself the bleaching. The good news is that taking control over your weight -- learning to eat well, be active and lose some weight -- lowers the amount of unused insulin in your body. This will help get rid of A.N.
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i lost alot of weight im in a good diet i weight 133 now how do i get rid of the spots. tcl
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I am only 114 pounds and i have those patches I have never been overweight.
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