more prone to develop type 2 diabetes (diabetes caused by dietary causes, not hereditary).
Also a member of #medtweetMY, a group of medical doctors sharing useful and medical advice on Twitter, Dr.HafizahMH further clarified the details of Acanthosis Nigricans to netizens commenting on her thread.
The dark patches associated with this condition are usually ‘velvety’ and have hairy features. They will not disappear even with rigorous scrubbing. Hence, marks could also be present.
Apart from the back of the neck, it can also show symptoms on the armpits.
Moreover,