i have been diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans and im currently under medication with venusia cream and fluvitate cream and also desloratadine and monteleukast tablets. My weight is 72 kg, slightly obese. Im worried if this problem could be solved. my neck is totally dark, also most of my parts of the body are dark. will i be able to get rid of this completely. im totally frustrated because of this. please give suggestions
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Acanthosis Nigerians could be associated with obesity and is also a marker for diabetes. I understand your frustration. You could continue Venusian cream in the morning. After using cultivate cream for 3 weeks, use a cream containing .0.25% Retinoid at bedtime on the neck. Do not use this on other areas like underarms and groins as it can irritate the delicate skin there. You could get retinol peels or yellow peels done by a dermatologist. You should try to lose weight as this is the major contributing factor for the darkness. Be positive and motivated and you will do well. Hope this helps you. Take care.