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I have acanthosis nigricans.but i'm healthy and not obese. about 2years im working out in gym,it doesn't fade away.does weight loss and aerobic exercise can result in reducing or fading of acanthosis nigricans? i'm worried?

Q: i have acanthosis nigricans.but i'm healthy and not obese. about 2years im working out in gym,it doesn't fade away.does weight loss and aerobic exercise can result in reducing or fading of acanthosis nigricans? i'm worried?

: Unlikely to fade away if it is true Acanthosis Nigricans and you are not overweight. Please do not worry .

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Unlikely to fade away if it is true Acanthosis Nigricans and you are not overweight. Please do not worry .

Answered 7/30/2021

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A member asked:

I have acanthosis nigricans.but i'm healthy and not obese. about 2years im working out in gym,it doesn't fade away.does weight loss and aerobic exercise can result in reducing or fading of acanthosis nigricans? i'm worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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