Acanthosis nigricans is the name of the condition . I used to work for a dermatologist and saw this all the time . <| sep |> thanks for the link , read these a while ago but forgot about it . Will go through it again . <| sep |> You make solid points . I was never truly against GMO , but I did support labeling , but as you said , what ' s the point ? I like your analogy with the temp and water many appreciations <| sep |> As a teacher who has worked in special education , just know you are an amazing individual . Taking the time to give people a reason to smile and feel good about themselves is what it is all about . Although your story absolutely breaks my heart , just know you may have been the only individual he ' s confided in and shared his feelings with . You gave him a chance to open up and share a side he may rarely show others . Even though it ' s a rough job at times , keep in mind that you and many others have the ability to listen and give them support . It would break my heart when students would say similar things to me , but I showed them they are normal . I asked them if they have a heart , to which they would respond yes , then asked if they had a nose , to which they would of course respond with yes , gave them a huge smile and would say , then you are definitely normal . This would usually make them smile and stop worrying about feeling different . I always listened to them , I was very patient , and always made sure I treated them like any other student . Whether it ' s Santa , a teacher , or just someone friendly , you made a difference in that man ' s life by listening . I hope you do the job again .