Question 1

what is the definition or description of: velvety skin?

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Velvety skin: Skin is the outermost tissue covering the body. Velvety skin may be soft skin.   Acanthosis nigricans has dark patches of skin with a velvet- like texture.

Question 2

please tell me how to stop or treat the raised, brown, velvety skin spots caused by diabetes?  thank you

Accepted Answer

Treat diabetes: The usual treatment for acanthosis nigricans (velvety skin spots) is to treat the underlying disease, that is diabetes and obesity, if the patient is obese.  The better the control of blood sugar and the less obesity, the higher the likelihood that the acanthosis will be lessened.  There are specific treatments, for which you should see a dermatologist.

Question 3

is it possible to have this condition without the velvety skin? i have the discoloration under my breast, around my whole neck and between butt & vag

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?yeast: Under the breasts and in and around the groin are common areas for yeast infections to occur, but not the neck. Neck discoloration can be caused by cosmetics,jewelry or perfumes. I would try applying a cortisone cream to neck, and an antiyeast cream to the other regions. See a dermatologist if symptoms persist.

Question 4

what's weeping skin?

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Serous fluid: Usually refers to fluid being excreted by the skin that could be serous fluid (lymphatic drainage) that can be assoc with inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema or atopic derm, or lymphedema, or skin infection (ie: cellulitis), or venous stasis.

Question 5

freshness about skin?

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Maybe: What kind of a question is this? Putting a question mark at the end of a phrase doesn't automatically turn the phrase into a question. If you want an answer, you need to ask a proper question.

Question 6

why is my skin flaky?

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Flaky skin: Many possibilities. I would discuss with your Dr. who knows you best.

Question 7

why is my head so flat?

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Hard to say?: Without a picture or an exam, i don't believe anyone can tell you.  Repharase your quesition and give more information.  Age would ben nice to know.  Any trauma.  Since birth?  Do your relatives look the same?  Interesting question but just can't answer based on your limited question.  Sorry!  that is my flat-out answer!

Question 8

what is strawberry skin?

Accepted Answer

Confusing post: If you mean a strawberry birthmark it is the lay term for a capillary hemangioma which is a common skin defect. It may be present at birth on almost any regular skin surface or emerge within weeks. It generally peaks in size/fulness at about a year of age but begins to regress. By age 4-5 the overlying skin may be irregular. New treatments may alter the course but this is the basics.

Question 9

i have a knot on my head?

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OK: If it hurts or is not resolving in time, then see the Dr. to get it evaluated and treated.  Good luck.

Question 10

i have some skin problam?

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Tell us about it.: You will need to give us some specifics before we can help you. Where is it, how long have you had it, what symptoms are you having, etc., etc.

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