Skin Disorder or Fungus?

[LivingLong09]

I am a 32 year old women. I have been dealing with this issue since I was a child.  It started on my neck, from the front to the back.  My neck is basically black.  I am a fairly light skin women, but my neck is the darkest brown(like black). Over the course of years it has moved from my neck to down the center of my back, middle of my breast, underarm and in the creases of my folded skin(lovehandles.)  I have tried using different creams, soaps, lotions and alcohol, etc. My Aunt visited from out of town and scrubbed my neck till it was red.  I have has advice from a dermatoglist, but the help was not benefitial and confusing none the less.  I have sent pictures to different websites and companies asking for help to determine what I have and ended nowhere.  Some please help!!!!!  I cover up those areas all the time, not allowing my skin to be exposed due to the large area and the color of the discoloration it's embarassing as h_ll.  So, please helppppp!!!!!

[jagesh50]

What Kindd and I told-  pictures sent affirm clinical diagnosis as Acanthosis nigricans.However do consult your doc.

[LivingLong09]

Thanks for you help.  But I have posted some photo's of what it looks like.  If you could take a look and tell me if this is really AN or not I would greatly appreciate your advice again.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough,but it can be acanthosis nigricans.It is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body folds.

The most common cause of Acanthosis nigricans is insulin resistance, which leads to increased circulating insulin levels. Controlling blood glucose levels through exercise and diet often improves symptoms.Pls discuss this with a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[jagesh50]

May be acanthosis nigricans.A picture would help.