Body · Pattern guide
Dark, velvety skin
Dark, thickened skin on the neck or body folds. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Browse concerns Story cardWhat it looks like
Signs
velvety texturethicker skinneck, armpit or groindoes not scrub away
What may help
Options
do not scrub the areagentle skin caremedical review for the cause
When to get help
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Arrange a medical review for a new dark, thickened, velvety patch. It can be linked to prediabetes, diabetes, a medicine or another condition; skincare cannot confirm the cause.
Sources
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Reviewed July 2026
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