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Question #20971
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black neck remove - #20971

Shivam

I am super confused about this issue I've been dealing with, and I'm hopin for some advice from you all. I started noticing this dark, almost black neck skin around my neck, and it’s sooo frustrating. At first, I thought it was just dirt or something, but no matter how much I scrubbed, it wouldn’t goaway! I even tried some over-the-counter exfoliants thinking that would help with the black neck, but nothing changed. It's not itchy or painful, just looks really odd against my skin. I went to the doc, and they mentioned something about acanthosis nigricans, which was kinda scary. They told me I might need to get some blood tests done to check for insulin resistance or diabetes, especially because I do have relatives with those issues. But, like, is there a way to actually remove this black neck issue or have I just gotta live with it? Has anyone here had this before and figured out how to make it go away? It’s really messing with my confidence! Also, what’s the deal with creams or treatments for a black neck? Do they really work?

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