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Why Does The Back Of My Neck Look Like This?

Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Question: Why does the back of my neck look like this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acanthosis nigricans

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
This is called as acanthosis nigricans.
It is usually seen in diabetes.
I would like to know if you are diabetic or do you have any other systemic illness for which you are taking medication.
Let me know so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Yes I have diabetes. Does this usually have an odor and is it usually dry?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acanthosis nigricans

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Usually Acanthosis is odourless, sometimes dirt might get collected in it and cause odour.
Apply tyrodin lotion daily in night for three months.
This will reduce the pigmentation and also help reduce odour.
If diabetes remains in control then this will slowly reduce.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T