- Female
- 18 Years
- 14/08/2025
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?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Laser treatments like Q-switch or chemical peels help mild cases—surgery is rare; weight loss and insulin control are key.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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