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Let me be VERY clear on something. The darkening on the skin we are experiencing IS NOT dirt. That is either an ignorant comment from an uneducated person' date=' or someone who has been EXTREMELY poorly informed. It has to do with Insulin Resistance and the insulin leaking out of our bodies. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the TRUE cause of this very embarrassing, hygiene UNrelated issue. Please read below or take time to do your own research on Acanthosis nigricans. I myself have found very positive information regarding this unsightly issue, with regards to weight loss and overall fading of the problem areas.

Acanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body folds,[1] such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the axilla, groin, umbilicus, forehead, and other areas. (In other words..your neck, armpits, groin (inner thighs), near the belly button, and forehead)

It typically occurs in individuals younger than age 40, may be genetically inherited, and is associated with obesity or endocrinopathies, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, polycystic ovary disease, insulin-resistant diabetes, or Cushing's disease.

The most common cause of acanthosis nigricans is insulin resistance, which leads to increased circulating insulin levels. Insulin spillover into the skin results in its abnormal increase in growth (hyperplasia of the skin).

Exactly! I have suffered from this for as long as I can remember! I've done the alcohol scrubs, betadine scrubs, to the extreme rock scrubs u know the one u use on ur feet! It is not dirt and does not go away. I have gotten it to lighten up but it comes right back. All the doctors and dermatologist I've been to all said "just lose weight and it will go away!" I didn't find out what it was until I did my own research and found Acanthosis. I can't even begin to describe the ridicule from family, "friends" making such ignorant and hurtful comments. And for someone who suffered with it too she should've known better!

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Ive suffered from acanthosis nigricans since I was 12 or 13 (although it was much lighter then). I do have metabolic syndrom and I am pre-diabetic...I am hoping that this will go away because I want to be able to wear sleeveless tops!! I do wear them in the summer on occasion, but I am so embarrased by my underarms that I tend not to. Has anyone exprienced a decrease in the darkness, or even seen it disappear after the weight loss?! That would just be amazing!

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Ive suffered from acanthosis nigricans since I was 12 or 13 (although it was much lighter then). I do have metabolic syndrom and I am pre-diabetic...I am hoping that this will go away because I want to be able to wear sleeveless tops!! I do wear them in the summer on occasion' date=' but I am so embarrased by my underarms that I tend not to. Has anyone exprienced a decrease in the darkness, or even seen it disappear after the weight loss?! That would just be amazing![/quote']

I too have suffered immensely with this issue. I, like a previous poster, was told it was "dirt", but I had already done my research and new exactly what it was. I am 29, and like you, started noticing it around 12-13, though it intensified as I got older. Let me give you some awesome news! It gets much better!! On my inner thighs is where I noticed a HUGE difference right away, but at 5 weeks post-op and 37 lbs. lost, it has all but disappeared from under my arms. Now, if my neck would just clear up, I'd be a much happier camper :)

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I too have suffered immensely with this issue. I' date=' like a previous poster, was told it was "dirt", but I had already done my research and new exactly what it was. I am 29, and like you, started noticing it around 12-13, though it intensified as I got older. Let me give you some awesome news! It gets much better!! On my inner thighs is where I noticed a HUGE difference right away, but at 5 weeks post-op and 37 lbs. lost, it has all but disappeared from under my arms. Now, if my neck would just clear up, I'd be a much happier camper :)[/quote']

And just FYI, I am 5'5", starting weight 287, current weight 250.

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I too have suffered immensely with this issue. I, like a previous poster, was told it was "dirt", but I had already done my research and new exactly what it was. I am 29, and like you, started noticing it around 12-13, though it intensified as I got older. Let me give you some awesome news! It gets much better!! On my inner thighs is where I noticed a HUGE difference right away, but at 5 weeks post-op and 37 lbs. lost, it has all but disappeared from under my arms. Now, if my neck would just clear up, I'd be a much happier camper :)

I am glad to hear that its cleared up for you! I hope I have the same results....sometimes its even more embarrasing than being obese...

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I've seen skin bleach creams. Ive thought about using under my arms.Never used it though. Lol. Just saying I've seen it.

Bleaching creams don't work. This is caused by the over production of insulin in the body. Unless that's regulated the darkness will be there. See the comment above that gives the exact cause for it.

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Bleaching creams don't work. This is caused by the over production of insulin in the body. Unless that's regulated the darkness will be there. See the comment above that gives the exact cause for it.

Yes I've read the cause of it. Lol. It's kinda hard not to read it. It's the second comment. I was just saying I had seen them.

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Wow, can't believe the "dirt" comment. I mean, really?

My dermatologist told me that if it bothered me so much, that I should lose weight and poof, it'll go away.

Can't wait for that NSV when my inner thighs match my legs! Lol

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It is definitely not dirt! I had this a lot throughout my life. When I lost weight it would go away. You see it a lot in Hawaii. It is a skin condition that tends to affect those of darker ancestry. I would scrub it and scrub it and scrub it and it would only get red. I have been to the dermatologist for it and he told me it was because of my weight. It definitely does go away as the weight comes off...so no worries.

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Yes your dermatologist is either poorly informed or ignorant and I'd think twice about seeing this person again and trusting them with your health. I cannot believe in this day an age' date=' with the large amount of research available that a medical professional would say this documented condition was dirt! SMH.[/quote']

Maybe hers WAS dirt. ;)

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The number one reson for this is insuline resistance' date=' one you loose weight and your blod sugar levels are ok you can continue with this because of friction in those areas auch as armpits, under breast, inerthigts, etc. Once you are ready to do cosmetic surgery you can get remove those areas (most of the times) with the tummytuck, armlift, thigtlift, etc.[/quote']

But even without cosmetic surgery they go away. When I lost weight years ago the dark spots when away and I have a darker complexion. Plus my dermatologist seconds this.

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Okay for everyone ok this posts listen up !!! I haven't had the surgery yet, but I was looking into a cream for dark areas near my inner thighs and boy did I find it !!!! The best cream ever, I was a little doubtful at first if it was really going to work but it does!!! It works for me like magic. I'm not going to lie its not cheap it's like 40-50$ for 1oz of cream but its so worth it! And u don't need a lot of it! I just bought some on Amazon. It works for all areas of the body armpits, face, vagina, butt hole. Anywhere that needs to get lightened it works! The magic cream is called my pink wink. There are different versions I got the bleach babe! Let me know if you guys buy it and like it :) hope this helps

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No matter what you use, if you have acanthosis nigricans, it will come back. Weight loss is the only true cure

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