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A dark patch relating to the cheek, a brown square on your thigh, a black section on your neck... What are those swarthy badges and how can you get rid of them?

Those black patches, or acanthosis nigricans, as they're called in professional medical circles, could result with insulin resistance. 

Insulin resistance occurs when the normal amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas struggles to enter the body cells where it is needed. So, to maintain a usual blood glucose level, this pancreas secretes more insulin. 

Sometimes, when the body's cells resist or do not respond to these higher amounts of insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. This causes high blood glucose or type 2 diabetes. 

Even those with diabetes who take verbal medication or require insulin injections to overpower their blood glucose levels may have higher than normal blood insulin levels due to insulin resistance. 

Acanthosis nigricans occurs most frequently among overweight individuals dealing with insulin resistance. The simplest way to begin removing the dark patches is always to safely begin losing excess weight. 

Meanwhile, you can resort to skin lightening creams that contain retinols or hydroxy acids. But, the patches will not go away permanently until you get resolved your insulin resistance issues. 

With rare cases, Acanthosis nigricans is a result of cancer. If you're not overweight and nevertheless experience Acanthosis nigricans, you should see a physician. 

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