Acanthosis Puns

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Hi! So I've suffered with the dark patches for a few years. I gained about 50lb over the course of a year and a half and they got worse. I wasn't insecure about my body, but I was very insecure about the dark patches. They were really bad behind my neck, under my breasts and a bit more mild under my arms. I was prescribed tretinoin which worked a little bit, but nothing like this.

In September I found out I was pregnant! Nearly immediately, the dark patches went away completely. I lost 10lb in my first trimester but I don't think it's because of the weight loss. I'm convinced it must be a hormone thing? Has anyone experienced this before? I did have low progesterone in the early stages of my pregnancy, and I was prescribed a supplement.

I guess my question now is, should I bring this up to my gyno? My dermatologist? I guess I just don't really know how to approach this, and have it continue to stay away lol It was a huge insecurity of mine and I'm afraid of it coming back once I'm no longer pregnant

Ever since I hit puberty I remember having dark underarms and being dark between my thighs. I've been so self conscious because of it and don't wear any sleeveless clothes or short shorts because if it.

Just want to know if anyone else suffers/suffered from this and what treatments are there.

Once you control inflammation and insulin resistance naturally...does the acanthosis nigricans gets better? Does the pigmentation gets lighter? Or goes away completely at some point? Has anyone experienced improvement with this when their hormones got balanced using natural methods? Or medication worked for them?

Hello y’all, I’m a 23 y/o hispanic girl, battling with PCOS since age 12, but previously in my life, had very dark knees and elbows, and both had gotten better with my lifestyle changes and weight loss.

I am currently 5’1 and 56ish kg (I try not to weigh myself that often, it triggers me a bit.

My scarring is, obviously very bad, but the thing that bothers me, are my armpits, the contrast with my skin tone is so notorious that from a distance it just looks that I didn’t shave, that’s the reason why I got like 8 months without shaving, (like, the hair covering my ugly armpit skin) and when I did shave, armpits were looking a bit good, had some confidence to wear tank tops and bikinis, but when I left contraceptives (due to low income in the pandemic) my body just went nuts, acne all around my chin area, and all of the process of weight loss, skincare, diet, that I did throughout age 13 and 22, just vanished in a couple months.

I am fair skinned and every scar, and my armpits (not to speak about my private parts) just look very awful to me and it’s way too visible to just ignore them, and it’s shattering my confidence. Sorry for don’t “just getting over it” or “accepting my body the way it is”

I feel that there must be a specific regimen or eating habits out there that I might follow to get rid of those things in my body. I don’t really care about not trying a sweet or pastry ever again in my life, but… damn. I just want healthy skin.

Acanthosis nigricans skin condition that is characterized by the dark discoloration in the folds and creases of the body. The skin that is affected by acanthosis nigricans generally become thick, armpits groin neck are  the most common affected areas of the body, Areas which get affected may also itch and have an odor. Acanthosis nigricans are the signs of some major serious health problems such as prediabetes.

Most common sites of acanthosis nigricans:-

• elbow
• armpit
• back of the neck
• lips
• palms
• knees
• sole of the foot
• under female breast
• groin

Symptoms:-

The main sign and symptoms of acanthosis nigricans is the noticeable dark thickened and velvety skin most commonly in the folds and creases of the body, these changes in the skin colour usually appears slowly the affected portion may have an bad odor and itching.

Causes:-

Acanthosis nigricans has been generally associated with

1. Insulin Resistance- most of the people having acanthosis nigricans have also become more resistant to insulin, that is secreted by the pancreas and allowed the body to process sugar.

2. Medications- certain medications that can trigger acanthosis nigricans are:

• Injected supplementary insulin
• Nicotinic acid
• Systemic glucocorticoid
• Thyroid medication
• Protease inhibitors
• Estrogen
• Diethylstilbestrol
• Human Growth hormone

3. Hormonal disorders-  acanthosis nigricans often occurs to the people who have disorders such as Ovarian cysts, adrenal glands problem or underactive thyroids.

Other potential causes include-

• Stomach cancer
• Adrenal gland disorder
• Pitutary gland disorder
• Genetics
• Some autoimmune disorders
• Low thyroid hormone
• Growth hormone therapy

Prevention:-

• Maintaining a proper weight
• Maintaining proper diet
• Keeping proper eye on medicatios are some of the preventive tips to prevent acanthosis nigricans

Treatment:-

Loosing weight- if the acanthosis nigricans is caused due to obesity losing weight is the best treatment.

1. Stopping certain medications- if the condition is related to any other type of medications that the patient is using it is recommended to stop that medication or the substance and the supplement that may increase the risk of spread.

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Hi all! Undiagnosed but highly suspected IR cyster here.

Just wanted to share a recent victory with you all. I’ve been doing HIIT classes (Orange Theory) 3 days a week for about 3 months now, and as the title says, I haven’t made a whole lot of diet changes. I know I need to lower my carbs, but I haven’t been ready to take that step, so I haven’t lost weight yet.

BUT!

My husband told me my dark skin on the back of my neck (acanthosis nigricans) is almost gone. Also, I’ve been able to stop taking my depression meds. (Personal preference, absolutely no judgment to anyone that wants/needs them)

Just wanted to share these wins with you because so many people on here seem to focus on diet (which probably gives the best results honestly), but just adding some exercise may be able to help some symptoms as well!

I have suffered from dark neck, underarms, stomach etc all my life. In the past two years I now have it on my face around my mouth and chin, and no matter what I do it doesn’t seem to go! It makes the lower half of my face look burnt constantly :(

Any tips :(

[M/22/5’6”] SW: 85 kg(187lbs) CW: 70 kg(154lbs) GW: 65 kg(143lbs) BMI : 24.8~

I have Acanthosis Nigricans on my neck & underarms due to insulin resistance due to overweight.Anyone here also have it and noticed any improvements after intermittent fasting? I'm still on my weight loss journey but was curious if it was something that fade away very quickly or not.

I recently lost about 33lbs and I noticed that I still have the dark marks on my neck & underarms. I'm 5'6 (168cm) and I used to weigh 187lbs and now I weigh 154lbs and I would have expected it to have been faded a little after significant weight loss.I really hate the way this mark looks,is there anyway to get rid of it? If you know any tips,please do share.

Thank you :)

As written in the title, I experienced for over a year some change on my foreskin. I initially thought it was due to some soap I was using or friction, but since I've tried putting creams on it, washing myself with just warm water and natural soap and everything I've decided to visit a dermatologist, who told me it's acanthosis nigricans.
He was weirded out, because he said it's really uncommon on male genitalia and that kinda scared me.

I'm extremely disgusted by my own penis because of it, since it looks like "dirty skin" and it even became darker and thicker than the rest of the skin and I don't know what to do because he told me I cannot put high urea concentration creams on my penis, because it would harm it.

I have no idea what to do and I'm extremely demoralized. Is there a solution that could help restoring my skin to its natural condition?

Hey all, just curious if others have seen significant improvements in regards to this issue (especially neck line). It's usually a sign of insulin resistance and zero carb helps there. But does it ever really go away? Mines pretty bad.

I'm 18 y/o girl, height 5'9ft and weight 80kg. I've acanthosis nigricans from very young age I start seeing darkness on my inner thighs under arms elbows and knees. At age 11 or 12 I diagnosed with high insulin resistance. I started metformin at the age 13 then I stopped taking metformin when I've reached to my ideal weight. But I haven't check my insulin levels. My parents are lil irresponsible they didn't take me to the docter. Anyways! My acanthosis nigricans never disappeared they only increased with time. I have very light skin with yellow undertones. My both parents don't really have any problem of discolouration so its not genetical. Now from past one year I have gained alot of weight again and I checked my insulin levels one month ago and again they are very high my docter prescribed me metformin 750mg twice a day. My question is: If my insulin level becomes normal and I lose 25-30 kg of fat. Does my Acanthosis nigricans go away? My skin literally looks like zebra. (Mind my english, My mother tongue isn't english I'm middle eastern)

Hey guys!,

I have acanthosis nigricans really bad all over my body and I’m looking to get rid of it ASAP!

I knew about keto and how beneficial it would be to get rid of it but I love carbs especially fruits and rice so it was hard giving it up!

I’m looking to start my journey now and put myself first!

I want to know if anyone was able to get rid of their acanthosis nigricans on keto? How long it took? Where you able to reintroduce carbs back into your diet

I’m 21f around 8stone

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I’ve been on keto for about 2 months now. I lost 5.25 in from my waist and 18 pounds. I don’t know why, but I thought I would be losing faster but, progress is progress I guess. I’m going to start going to the gym for this next month

What is the relationship between high cortisol levels and the common pigmentation called acanthosis nigricans? And could acanthosis nigricans be the first and only high cortisol levels?

Hi everyone,

I keep seeing a lot of posts about people wondering what to do about their Aconthosis Nigricans (AN). As most of us know, it flairs up with insulin resistance so a low carb diet is best to cure it at the root.

However, I’ve also found out that The Ordinary Glycolic Toner also does the trick topically. Plus it’s $7!!

You need to do this every day or every other day and it’s always started fading for me in under two weeks when I have flares. It probably reduces about 90% of my AN.

Just soak a cotton pad and dab it on the area. Make sure to really soak the area down for a second or two. I use it after a shower on clean skin (on my neck, between my breasts, and my underarms.) Added bonus that it works great as a natural and safe deodorant.

Please keep in mind that this is what worked for me and may not work for you, but I hope this helps someone! If it works, let me know ❤️

Hello PCOS Pals! How many of you have tried Ozempic to get the weight loss train moving? My doctor just prescribed it and I'm just wanting to know how your experiences have went. Background:I work out 4-5 days a week and have cut some carbs but just CANNOT seem to get the weight to move. My muscle tone is really starting to look good but the scale won't budge.. at all. Whats the point of having a big ass if you have a gut to match? I have quite a bit of weight to lose. CW: 260 GW: Maybe 165-175. I also have been soo blessed (please tell me you hear the sarcasm) with having Acanthosis and its been quite the gauge on how my progress has been (Lighter neck/under arms/leg crevices the better. When it all gets darker, well I just sucked at eating the right things). Honeslty I think I could be fat and happy but the acanthosis won't allow for it. I feel like a leper. Lastly hair. I'm balding at 31 when I used to have dense, long, hair that grew like a weed. So I'm hoping that ozempic helps the new diet change and exercise with getting weight moving. I'm starting to get discouraged. How have your experiences been? Also at what point did you cycle off of it?

Hi everyone,

Has anyone with acanthosis nigricans taken accutane (isotretinoin) for this condition before and seen results?

I’ve been doing research and have seen positive results with metformin and accutane clearing the hyperpigmentation.

As much as I would love wearing backless dresses, i am too shy to do it because I have hair and dark patches on my back.which kind of makes it look bad. Any suggestions on how to deal with it?

Hi everyone I recently lost 85lbs and I notice that I still have this dark mark on the side of my face which my doctor told me before came from being obese. I’m 5’5 and I used to weigh 260lbs now I am 175lbs and I would have expected it to have been gone or faded a little after significant weight loss. I really hate the way this mark looks is there any way that I can get rude of it?

I've been meaning to use glycolic cream(12%)on my elbows for my acanthosis but I'm scared if something goes wrong. Worried if it's going to work or not. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks in advance.

Hello smart and kind people!

I know that pseudoacanthosis nigricans secondary to obesity is a diagnosis of exclusion and that acanthosis nigricans is a rare sign of malignancy. Because acanthosis nigricans of malignancy is rare, do you need to order a CT scan to rule it out before you diagnose pseudoacanthosis nigricans?

Thanks!

I am 21M, 6'2", 325lbs. I am heavier, but trying to lose the weight currently. I worry constantly about diabetes and my potential of getting it, to the point of me being a hypochondriac about it. I feel the back of my neck constantly and don't stop worrying about what could potentially be early signs of diabetes. I've noticed the crease on the back of my neck seems to be a bit wider and more ridged than it was. I also think there is a dark area above the crease, but I am not sure because the photo I took could just be bad lighting. I am literally driving myself insane worrying about it and can't stop messing with it/thinking about it. https://imgur.com/a/56HkWN2 Let me know if link doesn't work, never linked a picture on here before. Also, sorry if it is nothing and I am rambling like a madman about something that isn't there. I just need some sort of peace of mind.

Help:(

[M/22/5’6”] SW: 85 kg(187lbs) CW: 70 kg(154lbs) GW: 65 kg(143lbs) BMI : 24.8~

I have Acanthosis Nigricans on my neck & underarms due to insulin resistance and overweight.Anyone here also have it and noticed any improvements after weight loss ? I'm still on my weight loss journey but was curious if it was something that fade away very quickly or not.

I recently lost about 33lbs and I noticed that I still have the dark marks on my neck & underarms. I'm 5'6”(168cm) and I used to weigh 187lbs and now I weigh 154lbs and I would have expected it to have been faded a little after significant weight loss.I really hate the way this mark looks,is there anyway to get rid of it? If you know any tips,please do share.

Thank you!

What is the relationship between high cortisol levels and the common pigmentation called acanthosis nigricans? And could acanthosis nigricans be the first and only high cortisol levels?