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Suggest Treatment For Black Marks On The Neck, Back And Shoulders

Sir I am having black marks on the neck back and on shoulders and it is spreading no irritation but intitally it will be ligh then it starts incresing it i s spreading below neck also. My age is 48 female and it is having from past 4 years what is the reason
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Hi,

I think this acanthosis nigricans and this indicates insulin resistance so you should get yourself tested.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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Suggest Treatment For Black Marks On The Neck, Back And Shoulders

Hi, I think this acanthosis nigricans and this indicates insulin resistance so you should get yourself tested. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist