Acanthosis Causes

I have pcos & Acanthosis Nigricans . My dr wants to put me on metformin (A1C is4.2). Will the acanthosis go away if i take the Met ... View answer

I have a strange discoloration on my neck- It looks like acanthosis-nigricans but I'm not diabetic. It appeared suddenly. Mom and sis have thyroid issues. ... View answer

[I have a dark ring around the front of my neck. I was thinking it was sugar related so I bought one of those home test kit and here are my numbers. What can cause this? I have had it for awhile and my daugher brought it... View answer

dermatologist was that I was on a treatment for Acanthosis nigricans - I was using Amonium lactate cream (Amylac ... the treatment for Acanthosis nigricans? or should I stop it? How long should I continue? ... View answer

i’m overweight and have acanthosis nigricans . i was wondering if i lose weight will it go away or is this a lifetime thing? ... View answer

i have dark nuckles, toes, knees and elbows. having done a bit of research i think its acanthosis. however having looked at the causes of acanthosis i.e obesity, high cholesterol, etc - i dont have any... View answer

i have also acanthosis nigricans on my kneck, axilla and groin part . can this metformin help to get rid of my acanthosis nigricans? ... View answer

normal now.I am having acanthosis nigricans....around lips ,neck.....I thought it is due to hypothyroidism but thyroid condition got corrected but acanthosis nigricans has not got corrected.....i am nt ... View answer

I ve been told that I have acanthosis nigricans. But my neck, upper back, arm pits and inner thighs remain ten times darker than the rest of my skin regardless of how much weight I gain or lose. I was ... View answer

[I am suffering from skin problem and biopsy results says that it is aconthasis. I am taking tablet named DAPSONE 100 (one tablet in a day) and Omnacartil 20mg (one tablet in a day) for last one and half months but not yet... View answer