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Can estrogen dominance cause darkening and dullness of facial as well as body skin in a 20 year old with pcos?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Yes: One of the signs of pcos is darkening of the skin in areas like behind the neck, under arms and inner thighs.

Answered 1/26/2013

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