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Pigmentation
My sister has got these pigmentation around her breast area and armpits, I have tried to capture in photos, but it is not very clear, her periods was also delayed by 3 months although she has got it now, occasionally she also experiences pain in those areas but for a very short time, so what should we do.
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These dark, velvety patches under your arms and across your chest and back are commonly called acanthosis nigricans. Together with your periods being delayed for three months, this usually points to insulin resistance or PCOS rather than a skin problem on its own.
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A urine pregnancy test is also worth doing to rule out pregnancy, miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy as reasons for the delayed cycle, alongside a fasting insulin, glucose and hormone panel and a pelvic ultrasound. Treating the underlying cause usually fades these patches over time.
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Please see a gynaecologist or endocrinologist in person for this, since photos alone can't rule out a separate skin condition causing the darkening.
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