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What Causes Dark Stains On The Neck, Armpits, Chest And Breasts?

hi.i am samane from iran.i have had a dark stain on my neck since i was 12,right now i m 20.after searching in internet i found out it s a skin disease named acanthosis nigricans,because after a few years some spots appeared on my armpits and recently on my chest between my breasts.i m 75 kg and 170 cm.is there any cure for this kind of problem?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You probably have acanthosis nigricans which is a skin pigmentation occurring on the neck, armpits, below the breasts, groins: basically in most of skin flexural folds. One of the most common causes of this pigmentation is an underlying diabetes issue, for which I suggest you get your blood works done. There are treatments like: microdermabrasion, chemical peels, mesotherapy, skin lightening laser which are available at dermatologists.

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What Causes Dark Stains On The Neck, Armpits, Chest And Breasts?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You probably have acanthosis nigricans which is a skin pigmentation occurring on the neck, armpits, below the breasts, groins: basically in most of skin flexural folds. One of the most common causes of this pigmentation is an underlying diabetes issue, for which I suggest you get your blood works done. There are treatments like: microdermabrasion, chemical peels, mesotherapy, skin lightening laser which are available at dermatologists. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.