Question 1

before 4 weeks i had a total abdominal hysterectomy and just now got some brown spots on my painties..its normal??

Accepted Answer

You're OK: If you mean that the surgery was 4 weeks ago and there is some vaginal spotting of old blood this is normal and expected. As long as you have no fever, worsening pain, urinary symptoms, or vomiting, you should do fine.

Question 2

just diagnosed with pcos.have too many cyst inside and out. is a hysterectomy my only option. does it cause brown spots all over your body?

Accepted Answer

PCOS: PCOS is a condition where ovulation is essentially not occurring, but cysts form in the ovaries secondary to incomplete (failed) ovulation efforts. It usually causes very abnormal to absent menstrual cycles.  There are agents to assist with ovulation, and others to produce withdrawal bleeding which prevents some effects of long term PCOS.  Hysterectomy is not the only solution.

Question 3

brown spots on both butt checks and up back?

Accepted Answer

: This can be a number of things. Simple nevi, café-au-lait spots, infection, melanoma. It needs to be seen in persin

Question 4

why do i get brown spots on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Brown spots: One cause for brown spots on the skin are solar lentigines (AKA liver spots/ age spots).  These are caused by increased melanin pigment in the skin. They can increase with age. The best way to avoid them is by avoiding sunlight and using a high SPF sunscreen.

Question 5

why do i have brown spots on my fingertips?

Accepted Answer

Call your MD: Sounds like you will need a workup and tests to better determine your issue.

Question 6

what does brown spots on your nuckles mean?

Accepted Answer

Knuckles: Your dark knuckle may be due acanthosis nigrans which can be a sign of pcos. Check with your gynecologist or dermatologist for further workup

Question 7

what are the raised brown spots on my back?

Accepted Answer

Dermatological eval.: There can be many causes. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis will be a medical evaluation.

Question 8

what if my baby has brown spots on his body?

Accepted Answer

Brown spots?: There are many causes of hyperpigmentation. For example, Mongolian spots are common and nothing to worry about.  Cafe au lait spots may need to be followed. Ask you pediatrician - since they can actually see the "brown spots" you are referring to they are in the best position to give them a name and let you know the significance.  Internet "guessing" is likely only going to cause undue anxiety.

Question 9

what does brown spots on your underwear mean?

Accepted Answer

May be spotting of: Blood or other vaginal discharge. If toward the back of underwear - it could be fecal smearing.

Question 10

what causes small flat brown spots on areola?

Accepted Answer

Sound like normal: areas of pigmentation.This can also occur with a pregnancy and remain afterward. Why are you concerned?
Hope this helps
Dr Z

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Before 4 weeks i had a total abdominal hysterectomy and just now got some brown spots on my painties..its normal??

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Just diagnosed with pcos.have too many cyst inside and out. is a hysterectomy my only option. does it cause brown spots all over your body?

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Brown spots on both butt checks and up back?

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Why do i get brown spots on my skin?

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Why do i have brown spots on my fingertips?

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What does brown spots on your nuckles mean?

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What are the raised brown spots on my back?

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What if my baby has brown spots on his body?

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What does brown spots on your underwear mean?

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What causes small flat brown spots on areola?

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