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I have pcos. acne has cleared up but i have darkened tanned sort of facial & body skin ever since i got pcos. how to get rid of that?
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Acanthosis nigricans: You need to be checked for insuline resistance. Your doctor can do some blood work for that.
Answered 3/9/2015
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See below: Pigmentation in areas of acne or inflammation is not uncommon and will fade with time. Your doctor can prescribe vitamin A based local treatment. You may visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921758/
Answered 11/18/2019
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