Acanthosis Nigricans is a dark or thick patch on your skin of the neck or other areas. Some people might also get skin tags.

What causes Acanthosis?

The underlying process that causes acanthosis is called insulin resistance, which is not only common but may also explain the weight gain, food cravings, especially for starchy foods, and may be the real issue behind your weight gain, especially in the middle or upper part of the body.

The secret of losing weight in Philadelphia lies in understanding what is causing your weight gain in the first place!

It typically occurs in individuals who are insulin resistant. Insulin resistance can lead to upper body weight gain and increase risk of diabetes. w8md medical weight loss centers of America can help!

Learn more:
Causes of weight gain

• What causes insulin resistance?
• How to reverse insulin resistance?
• What if weight gain is just a symptom of insulin resistance?
• What if blaming the obese is blaming the victim?
• What if we are treating the wrong thing – instead of treating the insulin resistance that is causing the weight gain, are we treating obesity?