black spots

Tsoggo
Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Recently i saw this dark spots on my armpit and back of my neck. They say it is a symptom of diabetes type 2. Is it true? Is there any way to get rid of this?
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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    I suggest consulting your physician, rather than attempting an internet diagnosis.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    see a doctor. It could be completely benign or it could be skin cancer, we can't tell you based off of a text description. If treated early it could be really easy, if left alone it could turn into something big. We have no clue. See a doctor.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Knock yourself out.

    http://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders#4

    There's forty-four potential causes.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of metabolic disorders--diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc.

    It isn't really spots, though...more like a darkening around skin folds.

    See a doctor.
  • ReeseG4350
    ReeseG4350 Posts: 146 Member
    There are two or three dozen various causes of irregular "black spots" and patchy skin darkening. Diabetes is only one. Most are relatively innocuous while a few, such as diabetes and skin cancer, can be truly worrisome. If you've lost a great deal of weight already, that in itself could be the source of your problem. Hormone changes can cause surprising side-effects such as you describe and, losing a lot of weight can throw your body out of wack sometimes, particularly if you have bee a great deal overweight for a very long time. This can cause your body to be a little out of whack as it adjusts to its new normal.

    As others have said, the best route is to see your doctor, get tests done, and find out for certain. The tests are simple, usually just a blood draw in the doctor's office, maybe a urine sample.

    As for the spots themselves... there are skin bleaches on the market. Some are OTCs and a few require a doctor's prescription. (WARNING: If you do try one of the skin lightening compounds, be sure to test in an inconspicuous place before slathering it on a shoulder, the back of your hand, or your face. Some might have a more drastic lightening effect than you want!)

    Now... go call your doctor; make an appointment; find out for sure what is the source of your skin darkening.
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,513 Member
    Release the Kraken...
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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities

    There was also a parasitic infection on x-Files where this was a one of the signs.

    So, leaky ball point pen, plague, parasitic alien infection, skin cancer, metabolic syndromes. Personally, in the event of any of these (except the leaky pen) I would want to see my doctor. If it's the leaky pen, I would want a shower and a new pen.

    OP, I hope you have an appointment with your doctor (unless it was a pen). I have seen so many people try to diagnose themselves using the internet. It usually just ends up terrifying them over something that is manageable, or leads them to try completely off the wall "cures" because some random person said so.
  • soapsandropes
    soapsandropes Posts: 269 Member
    You get rid of it by going to the doctor and finding out what it is to begin with.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,747 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities

    Or a hap-hazard toner cartridge shaking. (Don't ask me how I know that.)
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    Recently i saw this dark spots on my armpit and back of my neck. They say it is a symptom of diabetes type 2. Is it true? Is there any way to get rid of this?

    Candida, dermatitis, shingles, I could go on but I'm sure you get the message. It really could be a whole host of things, the vast majority of which are easily treated. See a Dr for a diagnosis.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities

    Or a hap-hazard toner cartridge shaking. (Don't ask me how I know that.)

    How do you know that?

    (I've never been good at following directions)
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,747 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities

    Or a hap-hazard toner cartridge shaking. (Don't ask me how I know that.)

    How do you know that?

    (I've never been good at following directions)

    Let's just say when I get the "low toner" warning I wear black the day I have to change it. Lesson learned! :wink:
  • Kimegatron
    Kimegatron Posts: 772 Member
    They could just be ticks.
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of metabolic disorders--diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc.

    It isn't really spots, though...more like a darkening around skin folds.

    See a doctor.

    I searched acanthosis nigricans and the black areas/spots are identical
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of metabolic disorders--diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc.

    It isn't really spots, though...more like a darkening around skin folds.

    See a doctor.

    I searched acanthosis nigricans and the black areas/spots are identical

    Dr Google for the differential diagnosis win!
  • ragenhay1
    ragenhay1 Posts: 158 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of metabolic disorders--diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc.

    It isn't really spots, though...more like a darkening around skin folds.

    See a doctor.

    Thank you for this! I've had spots of darkening skin under my breasts for a few years now but didn't know what it was from. Now that I've started losing weight they are fading and nearly gone. After looking this up in pretty sure that was what it was.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    edited December 2015
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Weren't black spots also a sign of plague?

    OP, go see your doc. Any speculation here is unlikely to help ease your mind.

    I believe they're also a sign of a leaky ball point pen.

    I would guess ball point pen to the plague would pretty much cover the spectrum of possibilities

    This reminds me of not too long ago when I came home with these spots on my arm. With concern, my guy asked what wrong with me. After close inspection, i realized my pen at work had once again leaked onto my arm.

    OP, please go see your doctor.
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of metabolic disorders--diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc.

    It isn't really spots, though...more like a darkening around skin folds.

    See a doctor.

    I searched acanthosis nigricans and the black areas/spots are identical

    See an actual real Doctor. Seriously. We can't help you.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    Let's just say for the moment that you are right, and the diagnoses from Dr. Google means that you have type 2 diabetes. So let's treat that shall we? And how do you think would be best to treat that? I know, go to a doctor.
  • motivccess
    motivccess Posts: 201 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    I suggest consulting your physician, rather than attempting an internet diagnosis.[/quote !! :p
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    There could be more than one thing going on that needs to addressed by a doctor.
    Please take care of yourself by setting up a dr appt. <3
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Let's just say for the moment that you are right, and the diagnoses from Dr. Google means that you have type 2 diabetes. So let's treat that shall we? And how do you think would be best to treat that? I know, go to a doctor.

    I know OP is a male (according to his profile), but maybe it's PCOS...
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    Thanks guys. I will go to a doctor asap. Sorry for asking this noob question xD. Your replies makes me flatter. Feels like everyone cares for me lol xD
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    Thanks guys. I will go to a doctor asap. Sorry for asking this noob question xD. Your replies makes me flatter. Feels like everyone cares for me lol xD

    It's not so much a noob question as it is just not a good idea to have strangers on the Internet 'help' with medical conditions. Glad your going to the doc. I hope it's not an alien parasite
  • plantedinpots
    plantedinpots Posts: 44 Member
    very glad you've decided to go to a doctor, that is the only way to be 100% sure of what is really going on. to maybe try and put your mind to ease: type 2 diabetes causes unquenchable thirst. so, if you haven't been experiencing this symptom, you most likely do not have type 2 diabetes. that being said, hope you get some answers soon!
  • ZeroDelta
    ZeroDelta Posts: 242 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    Recently i saw this dark spots on my armpit and back of my neck. They say it is a symptom of diabetes type 2. Is it true? Is there any way to get rid of this?

    My bet is bubonic plague. Can't trust those rats! :smiley:
  • wrenak
    wrenak Posts: 144 Member
    ZeroDelta wrote: »
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    Recently i saw this dark spots on my armpit and back of my neck. They say it is a symptom of diabetes type 2. Is it true? Is there any way to get rid of this?

    My bet is bubonic plague. Can't trust those rats! :smiley:

    The rats were framed!
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