Options For Treating Acanthosis Nigricans
If you are concerned with having Acanthosis Nigricans, here are options for the treatment of this skin discoloration.
What is Acanthosis Nigricans?
The condition is a discoloration of the skin is thickened, dark patches that can appear on the neck, thighs, and other areas. With a velvety texture, the skin remains soft and not tough. Not contagious or harmful, it can be bothersome to those who do not like its appearance.
What Are the Causes?
Although seen in healthy people and not necessarily a medical condition, this issue can be a side effect of the following:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Birth control pills, HGH, prednisone, high-dose niacin, and some other medications
- Some cancers
- Genetic disorders
- Obesity, which is the most common
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Since obesity is the most common cause, the loss of weight can often reverse it. Your doctors should diagnose Acanthosis Nigricans before any treatment is begun.
What Are Some Treatment Choices?
If the condition is caused by obesity, weight loss is the answer; it will disappear with the loss of the weight. Reversing insulin resistance is another way to treat it, with help from your doctor.
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Cosmetic treatments, done by a trained professional, can also manage cases that are not too severe and have not been affected by weight loss. These treatments are:
- Laser therapy
- Dermabrasion
- Topical retinoids
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Before a cosmetic treatment is attempted, it is important that you see a doctor, as this condition may have a medical cause. After that, you can utilize some of the above to treat it.
Micro-needling ā The Vampire Facelift
Used to treat pigment issues and brown spots as well as other conditions, micro-needling is one of the treatments used for this issue.Ā Micro-needlingĀ increases collagen and has been practiced for more than 20 years.
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It is popular these days to stay youthful, but micro-needling can also treat brown spots if you do not have any active infections, lesions, or known healing problems. Other names for the procedure include collagen induction therapy (CTI) and percutaneous collagen induction (PCI).
Skin Care Products and Laser Therapy
There are someĀ skin care productsĀ that can help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration; they also improve fine lines in the skin. It is important that all procedures be done by a professional or professionally trained technician.
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Laser therapy may be another solution, in addition toĀ skin care. The first step in a cosmetic solution is to book a consultation with Calista Laser, in the DFW, Texas area, to find out more about how your unique case can be treated.Ā Book an appointmentĀ or call 817-488-3838.
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