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A member asked:
Is a black ring around the neck a sign of diabetes?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ring: It could be. There is a condition wher there is increased pigmentation called acanthodians nigerians that can go along with type 2 diabetes. Some fungal infections can also have a similar appearance.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Maybe: A dark, velvety patch of skin on the back of the neck and underarms may be 'acanthosis nigricans, ' which can be a sign of Insulin resistance, which can be seen in ppl at high risk of developing diabetes, pre-diabetes, or diabetes.
Answered 12/7/2017
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