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My 13 year old has a dark blackish rash around her neck...?
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Consider Acanthosis: Acanthosis nigricans can be seen in healthy people, or related to medical problems. Some are genetically inherited. Can be seen with obesity, Insulin resistance and metabolic/endocrine disorders. It can be related to some meds and hormone treatments. Usually appears slowly with no symptoms other than skin changes. No treatment except treat underlying cause.When related to obesity fades w/ wtloss.
Answered 4/1/2016
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Time for a visit: This may be nothing or a sign your teen is on their way to developing type 2 diabetes. If nothing, you can ignore it, if a problem you can develop a plan to deal with it.
Answered 11/5/2016
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