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What Causes Dark Pigmentation In POS Patient?
Hello, I am 19, my height is 5 4, and my weight is 269.7 pounds. I have a history of mental illness and PCOS (polysistic ovarian syndrome) I am here to ask a question about a new dark pigmentation on the side of my mouth. I thought that it was just dried up drool during sleep that I never cleaned properly or something but the mark just stayed there. I wonder if this has something to do with my weight because I have gained a lot of weight in a short amount of time recently due to the harmonal imbalence I have from the PCOS. What do you think?
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hello,
Yes, PCOS can cause hyperpigmentation. This is due to an increased insulin level in the blood. Which causes hyperpigmentation patches.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Yes, PCOS can cause hyperpigmentation. This is due to an increased insulin level in the blood. Which causes hyperpigmentation patches.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saravanan , Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
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