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\nThat\u2019s probably not just regular dirt that you can get washed off with soap or persistent scrubbing, that might be what they call \u2018Acanthosis Nigricans\u2019, which is an early symptom of diabetes.
\nRecently, a Twitter user who\u2019s also a medical doctor with the username @fiezanizmohamed has shared the info with the public about those dark patches.
\n\u201cTry looking out for the dark patches like these on the back of the necks of your children, siblings, or friends. This isn\u2019t a mere accumulation of dead skin cells, this is acanthosis nigricans, one of the early signs of getting diabetes!\u201d tweeted Dr. Hafizah.
\nShe further explained that this can\u2019t simply be scrubbed off and to check the blood sugar levels in your body.
\nWhat is Acanthosis Nigricans?<\/b>
\nAcanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by areas of dark, thick, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases such as your neck, armpits, and groin area.
\nThese skin changes usually happen to people who are obese or have diabetes.
\nChildren who have this skin condition, especially if they\u2019re obese, are more prone to develop type 2 diabetes (diabetes caused by dietary causes, not hereditary).
\nAlso a member of #medtweetMY, a group of medical doctors sharing useful health and medical advice on Twitter, Dr.HafizahMH further clarified the details of Acanthosis Nigricans to netizens commenting on her thread.
\nThe dark patches associated with this condition are usually \u2018velvety\u2019 and have hairy features. They will not disappear even with rigorous scrubbing. Hence, marks could also be present.
\nApart from the back of the neck, it can also show symptoms on the armpits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"