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Cure For The Dark Patches Below The Nap Of The Neck?

i have a patch of skin right below the nap of my neck that is incredibly dry and this has been going on for a month now, it doesnt itch and gets slightly red, no moisturising creams work and it s just that one little patch. in addition, it seems a bit wrinkly as well... im 18, not sure what it is, help!!!
posted on Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
I had gone through your history and understand your concern,
Most common single little patch of skin in the folds on the back of the neck is may be acanthosis nigricans.
It is most common in darker skinned individuals, and often asymptomatic and associated with medical conditions like diabetes and obesity.
It can be a marker of a more serious condition, and should be evaluated by a doctor.Usually this skin change is gradual over months to years.
Certain medications may also cause this thickening of the skin as a side effect.
There is no specific testing that needs to be done on the skin changes other then a physical exam by your doctor, but you should be checked for diabetes and other metabolic disorders.
I may suggest you to meet your Dermatologists he may offer procedures like dermabrasion and laser therapy to treat the skin changes.
Thank you.
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Cure For The Dark Patches Below The Nap Of The Neck?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your history and understand your concern, Most common single little patch of skin in the folds on the back of the neck is may be acanthosis nigricans. It is most common in darker skinned individuals, and often asymptomatic and associated with medical conditions like diabetes and obesity. It can be a marker of a more serious condition, and should be evaluated by a doctor.Usually this skin change is gradual over months to years. Certain medications may also cause this thickening of the skin as a side effect. There is no specific testing that needs to be done on the skin changes other then a physical exam by your doctor, but you should be checked for diabetes and other metabolic disorders. I may suggest you to meet your Dermatologists he may offer procedures like dermabrasion and laser therapy to treat the skin changes. Thank you.