I've had acanthosis nigricans on my neck for 11 years now and creams from doctors didn't help at all. I'm overweight but I exercise every day, and my dad has diabetes. I'm 18 and really want to get rid of this completely can plastic surgery or laser treatments cure acanthosis nigricans?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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Laser treatments like Q-switch or chemical peels help mild cases‚Äîsurgery is rare; weight loss and insulin control are key.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Can I take sea cod liver oil capsules with milk? I forgot to ask my family doctor. Also, how much omega-3 does our body need daily?

Yes u can take cod liver oil capsule once daily after breakfast is advised to the patient.

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I'm noticing these two long, red, thick lines forming on my stomach and one on my left upper arm. They're getting more pronounced and resemble a scar, almost like someone cut me with a knife. I'm really puzzled because they don't look like stretch marks to me. Can you help me figure out what kind of skin issue this might be?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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take medicine

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