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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Skin Rashes?

hello, I am lightskin however my underbutt, inner thighs knees elbows and other creases tend to be a darker bluish colour. Is there any remedy to this? Ive tried, exfoliating, lemon, honey, and even tone cream but nothing seems to work. Please help. thanks.
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Darker skin creases or body folds, such as neck, axilla, groin folds, and elbows are commonly seen in a condition known as Acanthosis nigricans. It is due to insulin resistance causing the skin to turn darker and thickened—velvety textured in body folds. Acanthosis nigricans is more common in obese/overweight individuals and is due to underlying insulin resistance. I suggest you to address weight issues if that is a factor in your case. For the skin I suggest you to use Tretinoin 0.025% cream once every night for a few weeks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Kakkar S.
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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Skin Rashes?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Darker skin creases or body folds, such as neck, axilla, groin folds, and elbows are commonly seen in a condition known as Acanthosis nigricans. It is due to insulin resistance causing the skin to turn darker and thickened—velvety textured in body folds. Acanthosis nigricans is more common in obese/overweight individuals and is due to underlying insulin resistance. I suggest you to address weight issues if that is a factor in your case. For the skin I suggest you to use Tretinoin 0.025% cream once every night for a few weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S.