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I have acanthosis nigricans on my face and neck. can you tell me how to treat it .
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How do you know?: How do you know this is what you have? There is no specific treatment for this skin condition. But it is highly associated with obesity and diabetes and rarely, cancer, so if you have these conditions talk to your doctor to help you manage these diseases, as that can improve the skin condition. If you do not have these diseases, you are at risk, so talk to your doctor
Answered 9/26/2016
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