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Have dark pigmentation on neck,armpits and inner thighs.i started having this when i was 14yrs old. i have polystic ovary and m fat 90 i;m 5'3 ht.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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It's called: Acanthosis nigricans. It's common in obesity it also may be seen in other diseases

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Have dark pigmentation on neck,armpits and inner thighs.i started having this when i was 14yrs old. i have polystic ovary and m fat 90 i;m 5'3 ht.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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