Question 1

does acanthosis nigricans go away if you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Usually: When you eat a healthy diet (without processed sugars and starches and full of healhty antiinflammatory fruits & veggies), increase activity and lose weight, your skin usually resolves.

Question 2

i have acanthosis nigricans on my neck, armpits and groin. will it go away if i lose weight and avoid sugar? i'm 6 foot 220 pounds.

Accepted Answer

See  below: Sometimes acanthosis nigricans is congenital (something a person is born with). It also can occur as a result of obesity or an endocrine (glandular) disorder. It is frequently found in people with diabetes or a tendency towards diabetes and is most common among people of African descent. lowering your insulin level will help.See your MD.

Question 3

does acanthosis nigricans fade away if you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you truly  have acanthosis nigricans, it's often very difficult to treat.  Make sure it doesn't just wipe off with an alcohol wipe, though!  if it does, you may not actually have an--see your dermatologist. Most important, the underlying cause (such as obesity) needs to be identified and treated, as this can sometimes "cure" the skin.  Otherwise, some lasers and prescription creams can help.

Question 4

will losing weight help my acanthosis nigricans go away?

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Maybe: Acanthosis nigricans are a sign of Insulin resistance and if you have not already been checked by a doctor for diabetes you should do that.  Being overweight/obese contributes significantly to Insulin resistance and diabetes which in turn are the most common cause of acanthosis nigricans.  While you may not like how they look, the bigger threats are the invisible ones resulting from extra weight.

Question 5

can losing weight helps to fade acanthosis nigricans naturally? please give some suggestions to practice to fade this issue from neck and armpits?

Accepted Answer

: In overweight-associated disease, weight reduction seems to reduce the findings of AN.  Keep in mind oral contraceptives are associated with AN as well. Topical or oral retinoids may benefit some patients.

Question 6

what is the association between acanthosis nigricans and body weight?

Accepted Answer

More weight more ins: Acanthosis nigricans is a thickening and darkening of the skin of the neck and other body creases in response to high circulating Insulin concentrations. With greater body weight people are more likely to become Insulin resistant and need high Insulin levels to keep the blood sugars in a normal range..  They are therefore more likely to develop acanthosis.

Question 7

any non-retinol based creams that might work for underarm acanthosis nigricans?(related to weight fluctuations and pcos)

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid : Lactic acid containing moisturizers may help to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of the darkened areas.

Question 8

if you have normal weight and have acanthosis nigricans.does acanthosis nigricans fade with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

: Acanthosis nigricans has classically been associated with obesity and weight loss can result in some fading.

Question 9

8 months after i got the depo shot i developed facial hair growth and acanthosis nigricans. 1 year later and i still have this. how can this go away and can i still have kids?

Accepted Answer

: I see no reason either label would cause you to be infertile. If this is a side effect of the depot, do something different. If it took 8 months to show up it is likely unrelated but might be. Your doc can sort out over time. If you stop all BC and try to conceive, a delay beyond a year would be reason for a fertility evaluation.

Question 10

i've lost 30 kg but still overweight and have acanthosis nigricans.my neck has become light but can i completely get rid of it if i loose more weight?

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I am not sure: I don't think weight loss alone will get rid of this condition --.

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Does acanthosis nigricans fade away if you lose weight?

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Will losing weight help my acanthosis nigricans go away?

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Can losing weight helps to fade acanthosis nigricans naturally? please give some suggestions to practice to fade this issue from neck and armpits?

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What is the association between acanthosis nigricans and body weight?

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Any non-retinol based creams that might work for underarm acanthosis nigricans?(related to weight fluctuations and pcos)

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If you have normal weight and have acanthosis nigricans.does acanthosis nigricans fade with weight loss?

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8 months after i got the depo shot i developed facial hair growth and acanthosis nigricans. 1 year later and i still have this. how can this go away and can i still have kids?

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I've lost 30 kg but still overweight and have acanthosis nigricans.my neck has become light but can i completely get rid of it if i loose more weight?

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