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PCOS - Dark skin

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Gabriel51
Gabriel51

I was diagnosed with PCOS 12 years ago and have dark skin in my armpits, on my elbows and both of my palmar creases.  Does anyone have dark skin because of this condition?

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  • vicky51471
    vicky51471 Gabriel51

    Posted

    Hi there

     Yes this a very common symptom and can be very upsetting. I have it and many many women suffer free m this.

    Its name is Hairisum where the testosterone levels are a little higher in somome with PCOS.

    All I can advise is not to shave wax if you can or if it is that bad maybe your decant help you get electrolysis. There are other treatments too.

    .I know it's not nice but over the years I've noticed i see it more than others see it on me. Two partners and they said they didn't notice till i said about it. Mines always on my top lip, under arms and on my chin.

    Have you had a hormone test recently as they can tell so much..

    YOU AR NOT ON YOUR OWN,

    Also other women get hair growth without having PCOS.

    take care 

    Vicky x🙂 

     

  • vicky51471
    vicky51471 Gabriel51

    Posted

    Sorry you said dark skin not hair... I'm sorry I do have patches they are in weird places. 

    Go to your dr rhey may have a cream you can use to lighten it.

    Once again sorry for the misunderstanding 

    vicky🙂

  • jjthebuttcheek
    jjthebuttcheek Gabriel51

    Posted

    Hey, the same issues. My Endocrinologist called mine Acanthosis. I have skin on my armpits, my neck, a little under my lip, and in between my breasts. I try to exfoliate it at least once  week, it helps the appearance of it by not allowing dead skin to pile up and make it look darker.
    • vicky51471
      vicky51471 jjthebuttcheek

      Posted

       I Wanted to say thank you as I didn't know you t he name of your the dark skin.

      also the exfoliating is a great one. With the hairs I've found only waxing and plucking works.

      as I've gotten older I still have to maintain all the areas bit I'm used to it and it can be controlled.

      don get me wrong for many years I worried was self conscious everything but it's not the end of the world but it used to make me cry sometimes.

      Vicky

    • Gabriel51
      Gabriel51 jjthebuttcheek

      Posted

      Hi

      Thanks for your reply but I have not got any rough skin on my body at all.  The areas which are dark on my body are actually brown in colour, including the creases on the palm of my hands.

      Do you think PCOS would cause that?

       

    • vicky51471
      vicky51471 Gabriel51

      Posted

      Hiya Philipa 

      im sorry that I got it wrong.

      The paches I don't really know as I've patches  inbeteen my thighs. Very dark patches darker than my " normal skin "

      i really never heard of it with pcos and would not be fair to say yes or no.

      It has me thinking about it now. I have just passed it off  as had a lot in my life it was not a priority but it was and is there now! 

       I remember going for a scan and saying something a few  years back and the lady the radiograph asked the nurse to give me aqueous cram but I did on it as I've had to steady  partners and is not really bothered them so it's not with me so to speak. 

       The hairs been the problem for me

       I think it's always best to go to your doctor and get the answers you need it gives peace of mialso maybe some creams can help you with this.

      I hope you can find out more about this.Sorry I got it wrong my photo LOLTake care Vicky 🙂

       

    • Gabriel51
      Gabriel51 vicky51471

      Posted

      Thanks Vicky

      But my dark skin isn't causing me a problem with my appearance, so I don't need to see a doctor.

      My mom was dark and so was my Nan, perhaps if I took a DNA test, it may show something in my history. 

      I will make some enquiries

  • brebear
    brebear Gabriel51

    Posted

    Hey! I am 21 and I have had all of the PCOS symptoms since I was young!! I actually work for a company and sell a product that helps women with PCOS and balancing their hormones and regulating their blood sugar! I love it and it all natural made from natural plants and does not contain any chemicals and does not interfere with any medications!! You can go to this link and check it out!

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  • hannah02065
    hannah02065 Gabriel51

    Posted

    definitely dark armpits and neck. I also read somewhere that skin tags in the breast, armpit, neck and groin are a sign of PCOS and I have all of the above, several in fact. Is that weird?
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