Your skin often quietly signals health issues, and some of them can be extremely serious. If you have ever noticed dark patches on your skin, it can be due to insulin resistance, which is an early ...

Did our AI summary help? The condition, known medically as acanthosis nigricans, causes the skin to become darker, slightly raised and velvety in texture. It is most commonly seen at the back of the ...

Dark and velvety patches at the back of the neck or underarms do not always indicate poor hygiene. It is a medical condition called Acanthosis Nigricans, which, although harmless, can sometimes signal ...