A 40-year-old member asked:
How to git rid of acanthosis and get normal skin again?
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Dr. Chuck Shafferanswered
Bariatrics 35 years experience
Yes over time: Try losing weight, if the acanthosis nigricans is caused by obesity, dropping the excess pounds can help regulate Insulin levels, and thereby cause the dark skin around the neck to fade. Cutting back on your carbs intake while increasing physical exercise can often help you lose weight. If the acanthosis nigricans is caused by diabetes, reducing your carbs, no sugar, no soda.Control bloodsugar.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
How normal is it to have a big pouch of skin after a c-section? Is it possible to get rid of this?
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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Difficult to imagine: what you mean by big pouch. If it is a cosmetic problem, consult with a plastic surgeon.
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