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What can cause my skin to be blackening?
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Depends : It depends where the skin darkening is occuring. If it is appearing around the neck it is called acanthosis nigricans and is associated with pre diabetic condition. I would have a knowledgable skin specialist check it out.
Answered 1/5/2019
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