Dark, velvety skin patches on the neck, underarms, or groin are often mistaken for poor hygiene, but they may be a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans.<\/p>\n
Doctors say it is usually a sign of insulin resistance or other metabolic issues like prediabetes or PCOS, where the skin thickens and darkens in body folds.<\/p>\n
While it is not dangerous on its own, it can signal an underlying health problem that should be checked by a doctor. In many cases, it improves once the root cause is treated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"