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What can cause a dark skin pigmentation on my neck ?

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Dr. Shala Fardin answered

Many things: Acanthosis nigricans causes dark, velvety patches of skin on the neck & skin folds and since it can be associated with diabetes or other health issues, it is important to have it looked at. Many other causes exist: sun-exposure, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, tinea versicolor, other rashes & even retained dirt (terra firma-forme) are just a few! see a dermatologist.

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Answered 10/13/2012

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A member asked:

What can cause a dark skin pigmentation on my neck ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shala Fardin answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

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