Acanthosis Nigricans....Anyone else have/had it?

[mypov 0]

Anyone have or had Acanthosis nigricans? That's the technical name for the dark velvety patches/areas of skin you can get when you have insulin problems and/or are overweight. My biggest problem area is in a line on the back of my neck and it looks like my neck is dirty all the time. Unfortunately you can't just wash it away though....I am really hoping this issue is reversible.....anyone know?

[jahair 0]

MyPOV,

You have certainly got a lot on your plate! I did a quick little search for information and found two links that might give you more information. The summary is:

• the symptoms might fade if the pre-diabetic condition is managed
  
• Very little weight loss can move a person out of the pre-diabetic arena

Click here: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acanthosis nigricans

Click here: NDEP | Diabetes Prevention

If you are in the pre-banding stage, you probably have been encouraged to lose as much weight as you can before you get banded. It will be difficult. (I know, that's why we are all banded!), but the incentive of lightening the "dirty neck" area could possibly be used as a incentive.

Please check back in, I'm very eager to hear about your progress.

Jo Ann