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What Is The Medication For 3 Patches Of Brown Skin In The Pubic Area?
I have developed 3 patches of brown skin on my groin by my pubic area. I am a 48 year old woman. One of the patches has been there a couple of years and until very recently never change size. After this summer, I noticed it was bigger and now 2 more smaller spots are appearing around it. They are not raised, or red or scaly or itchy and they aren't really brown, just darker than my skin.
Tue, 26 May 2020
Hi,
According to your description the patches you mentioned could be Acanthosis nigricans, these are dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck and groin. Sometimes it may be caused due to conditions like:
-Overweight, Genetically inherited
-Type 2 diabetes, Poly cystic ovarian disease, Hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, etc.
-Drugs like steroids, hormonal contraceptives
-Rarely malignancies like gastric malignancy.
As the spots are becoming bigger and new spots are appearing, better to consult your Physician once, get examined to find out the actual nature of the patches. If Acanthosis is confirmed, if he suggests, you can go for a detailed evaluation to find out the possible cause for it and take treatment accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
According to your description the patches you mentioned could be Acanthosis nigricans, these are dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck and groin. Sometimes it may be caused due to conditions like:
-Overweight, Genetically inherited
-Type 2 diabetes, Poly cystic ovarian disease, Hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, etc.
-Drugs like steroids, hormonal contraceptives
-Rarely malignancies like gastric malignancy.
As the spots are becoming bigger and new spots are appearing, better to consult your Physician once, get examined to find out the actual nature of the patches. If Acanthosis is confirmed, if he suggests, you can go for a detailed evaluation to find out the possible cause for it and take treatment accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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