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What is cure for acanthosis nigricans caused due to pcos. my entire body and facial skin has darkened like a tan sort of. i'm depressed. please help.?
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Lowering Sugar: You likely have pcos with metabolic syndrome. Most likely your sugar levels and Insulin levels are elevated or you could have mild diabetes. You rally require a full evaluation and treatment by a reproductive endocrinology to treat you appropriately, .
Answered 9/11/2018
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Acanthosis: Also, evaluation by mental health professional to determine if depression warrants intervention.
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