I realize this is an old thread, but I'd like to get someone's opinion about these darks spots on my neck. I do not have diabetes (I took my A1C test 2 months ago and was in the normal range, though very close to falling into the pre-diabetes range). These spots are only on my neck. There are no other dark spots on my body.
I've been getting dark spots on my neck since 2008. I went to a dermotolgist a few years ago when I first noticed a dark spot, but all she said was there was no cure and she prescribed me a tropical/skin lightening cream to use if it bothered me.
These particular dark sports just recently appears about 7 weeks ago. They don't itch, but they are really dark. When they first appear, the skin is flakey...but the flakeyness (sp?) disappears a few hours after the dark spot appears. It's very strange.
I don't use soap on my neck for fear of making the dark spots worst and I haven't change laundry detergent or anything of that sort. I can't figure out why they are occuring. As far as I know, I do not have any food allergeries and I stay out of the sun most of the time. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so it's not like I get much sun to begin with. I didn't have dark spots show up until just a few years ago.
Any ideas? It's more of a psychological trama for me than anything else. I get hide these spots for now since the weather is still cool/cold and I can wear turtleneck shirts and sweathers. However, when spring and summer come, I do not know how I'm going to be able to hide these dark spots.
Any suggetions on what to do? Has anyone experienced this? Any insight on this situation is greatly appreciated!
Dark Spots on My Neck