Question:
Does the color disfiguration from rubbing legs go away?

Where my legs rub constantly, the skin is darker than normal. Will that go away once I loos weight? Also, under my arms....    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 15, 2002)

January 15, 2002
This is a good question... I did not realize the discoloration was from the thighs rubbing together. (Of course I didn't have any clue as to what could turn then darker...) I will be anxious to see what some of the replies are!
   — [Anonymous]

January 15, 2002
Mine did! And I'm still 40lbs. from goal....not skinny by a long shot! But, I guess my thighs don't rub against each other as much because the dark discoloration is about 90% gone. That's a benefit of weight loss that I hadn't envisioned.
   — [Anonymous]

January 15, 2002
My friend had WLS a year ago, went from 300 to 139. She is so excited that the discoloration from the skin rubbing is completely gone. Hers was on her neck/shoulder that was mushed together from being so heavy in that spot. Another great benefit from WLS. Yippee!
   — Cheri M.

January 15, 2002
Wow!! I hadn't thought of that! I am still pre-op but I would be sooooo happy if that went away! Great question! I can't wait to see the other responses.
   — Jennifer Z.

January 15, 2002
Generally any fade creame will work like Ambi, Nadinola, Ultra Nadinola...or you can use cocoa butter along vitamin E capsules pierced and the oil rubbed into the darkened areas. They all worked for me. Cocoa butter is well known for this purpose.
   — TerryS

January 15, 2002
Acanthosis Nigricans I. Definition: Acanthosis nigricans is a disorder that causes light-brown-to-black, velvety, rough areas or increased skin markings usually on the back and sides of the neck. The condition can also at times occur under the arms and in the groin. II. Cause: Acanthosis nigricans may begin at any age. We do not know the exact cause of this condition. Rarely the condition is associated with an endocrine disorder or a tumor. Acanthosis nigricans is sometimes associated with being overweight. III. Treatment: When acanthosis nigricans develops a medical work-up should be done to determine whether or not the patient has a gland (endocrine) disorder or a tumor. Retin-A, 15% urea, alpha hydroxyacid, and salicylic acid are all prescriptions that may provide some improvement for this condition. There is no cure for acanthosis nigricans. Overweight individuals usually have improvement if they lose weight. In those who have a tumor or a gland disorder, correction of the underlying problem will often cure the acanthosis nigricans.
   — Karen R.

January 15, 2002
Like many others, I would like to thank you for asking this question. I HATE that my inner thighs are discolored because of them rubbing together! I'm glad to know that there is a great possibility that it will go away with weight loss. THANK YOU!
   — Vanessa L.