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A member asked:

Can you have acanthosis nigricans and pcos without insulin resistance? i used to be heavier but not overweight bmi it went away.

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A.N. can be @ overwt: Acanthosis can be @ obesity, DM, endocrine probs. May resolve when those probs are treated. There are top txs for this skin problem. See dermatologist or your fam doc

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/4/2019

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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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I have been prescibed tretin and glyco creams but no insulin resistance test yet by my doctor who says I have acanthosis nigricans. Is it incurable?

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What are other causes of acanthosis nigricans if you're lean & sure you don't have insulin resistance? I do have hormonal imbalance & pituitary tumor

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Is it possible to have severe PCOS but without insulin resistance & being overweight? If so how likely is this & what is recommended for symptoms in this case if patient does not tolerate the pill & spironolactone does not do much?

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Started having periods at 13 & had irregular periods since, ranges from 30-90 days. Both ovaries usually have many cysts & I have an acne problem as well, but I always get normal hormone levels & never been overweight. No insulin resistance. PCOS?

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