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When you have the linea nigera and are not pregnant, what can cause it to darken and expand above the belly button?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Linea nigra: linea nigra can darken when adrenal insuffiency is present.See your internist or gynecological endocrinologist for a complete physical and blood work

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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