Acanthosis nigricans

skinny_gigi
on 10/21/16 5:36 pm

Hi everyone,

Just wondering has anyone had an issue with dark skin around their neck or arm pits...and how has it been post op...

 

RNY March 1, 2017 with Dr. Reed.

Zombiegirl85
on 10/22/16 2:53 pm

I get it in the summer sometimes (I'm pre-op), I use coconut oil on it and it clears up in a few days.

thisgirl
on 10/22/16 7:20 pm

What causes this?

(surgery - Nov 4)

skinny_gigi
on 10/24/16 7:29 am

insulin resistance...it doesn't go away through any topical treatment..but i find it lessens as i lose weight.  i was just wondering if anyone had any experience with it...

 

RNY March 1, 2017 with Dr. Reed.

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