Dark Skin on my neck

[x3aneeda]

Ok, ive been to doctors but they dont seem to know how to fix the issue. (just to keep in mind, i am am over weight girl) on the back of my neck the skin color is darker than the rest of the neck, same applies to my under arm and under my brests, and the folding of my arms, what could be the cause for it. i could have said being overweight is the issue, but i have seen other people bigger than me that dont have this problem. would any1 know the solution to this problem if so, let me know thanks!

[teeniec]

I have seen this before with my neice she is overwight as well. We have seen countless doctors becauseof this and the only thing that we have found that works to remove the darker skin is scrubbing with alcohol

[girlwhosangtheblues]

My guess is it's on your elbows and possibly your knees too. There's a chance you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a condition that is considered "pre-diabetic" because it affects your bodies capabilities to process glucose. It's been years, but I believe my doctor referred to this as "hyper melanation." I had this problem for years and finally stopped eating sugar for over a year and the problem disappeared. When I resumed eating sugar, the dark skin returned.
PCOS can cause a whole host of problems, including bad acne, skipped periods, hirsutism (having more body hair than a normal woman), fat collecting around your lower abdomen (near your ovaries), and infertility.
It can be treated with birth control, fertility drugs (if you're trying to get pregnant), and an anti-diabetic drug called Glucophage. The best treatment for me, though, was losing weight.

[Unregistered]

This could be a condition called acanthosis nigricans. It's a skin condition characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. It most often affects the armpits, groin and neck.
Acanthosis nigricans is often associated with conditions that increase your insulin level, such as type 2 diabetes or being overweight. If your insulin level is too high, the extra insulin may trigger activity in your skin cells. This may cause the characteristic skin changes.
An internal treatment would be to lose excess pounds if you are overweight. Keep your blood sugar stable. An external treatment would be to use RETIN-A
(tretinoin) cream along with any skin lightener of your choice. This will work. I get my retin-a cream without a prescription at xlpharmacy.com. Good luck!!!

[oddwadtango]

I have the exactly the same issues that you have. I have been to my doctors but with no luck they tell me it is from my diabeties but I have the dark skin under my arms and around my neck and under my breast. I am glad I could send this to you I hope both of us get help by the way I am and overweight woman also.

[Unregistered77]

You could have acanthosis nigricans associated with diabetes or other conditions or with obesity. See a dermatologist who might be able to use a laser to make it less noticible

[Ary]

Hey all..im a middle weight kinda dude..i have the same prob like you guys but only around my neck...i felt ashame if some one looks my neck,,oit terified me as well...hope there's a solution 4 this..im tired of hiding this neck from other people

[Unregistered]

It's because ur overweight. even i have this problem but i notice that the minute i lose a little weight and after a bit scrubbing its lighter. the minute i gain the weight back the darkness is back. just lose the weight correctly and ur body signals to ur hormones and everything will be back to normal. and reason why some who are more fatter than u and dont have this is something i still wonder (when i say lose the weight correctly: please dont go on crash diets and others; i dont know much about the fat reducing surgeries. but make it a point to walk a lot. automatically u feel i walked so much so let me consume less and in 3 months lets see the difference. Another thing drink luke warm water [boil it with Cinnamon powder] and then add honey and drink it. Its good for various things like losing weight, clearing the complexion, make u more fertile[this means ur periods will be back to normal, and because of obesity now u wont have problems concieving in the future if u have lost the weight correctly] and makes ur immunity system stronger and various others. Note this is not a shortcut method to lose weight this has to be do be done regularly and half hour before ur first meal of the day and the before u sleep.]
Plus if u have a wierd complexion on the face; some parts are darker than the rest of the skin and no matter how much fair creams u have used there is no differece, u have to have ur periods regularly. ur skin will become clear.
Best of luck

[Unregistered]

I too have this issue. I'm getting married in less than a yr,and it's very embarrassing. I too am overweight and I noticed that I didn't have this problem until I gained weight. My solution is to lose weight. I joined a gym and I'm hoping this issue is soon resolved. I too have noticed that alcohol based scrubs work best.

It's because ur overweight. even i have this problem but i notice that the minute i lose a little weight and after a bit scrubbing its lighter. the minute i gain the weight back the darkness is back. just lose the weight correctly and ur body signals to ur hormones and everything will be back to normal. and reason why some who are more fatter than u and dont have this is something i still wonder (when i say lose the weight correctly: please dont go on crash diets and others; i dont know much about the fat reducing surgeries. but make it a point to walk a lot. automatically u feel i walked so much so let me consume less and in 3 months lets see the difference. Another thing drink luke warm water [boil it with Cinnamon powder] and then add honey and drink it. Its good for various things like losing weight, clearing the complexion, make u more fertile[this means ur periods will be back to normal, and because of obesity now u wont have problems concieving in the future if u have lost the weight correctly] and makes ur immunity system stronger and various others. Note this is not a shortcut method to lose weight this has to be do be done regularly and half hour before ur first meal of the day and the before u sleep.]
Plus if u have a wierd complexion on the face; some parts are darker than the rest of the skin and no matter how much fair creams u have used there is no differece, u have to have ur periods regularly. ur skin will become clear.
Best of luck

[wagaboo23]

I too have this issue. I'm getting married in less than a yr,and it's very embarrassing. I too am overweight and I noticed that I didn't have this problem until I gained weight. My solution is to lose weight. I joined a gym and I'm hoping this issue is soon resolved. I too have noticed that alcohol based scrubs work best.

what alcohol based scrubs can u find in the uk.. i m desperate.. can you find it in boots or maybe a website...??