Dark Skin?

pruittjenn · 03-07-2008, 04:50 PM

For years I have had darker than normal underarms. And recently in between my upper thighs. I just attributed it to chaffing due to being overweight.

So I've been thinking about some laser hair and skin treatments and today I started researching things online. Little did I know...there is actually a condition that causes this which is associated with insulin resistance and being overweight. It's called Acanthosis Nigricans. It causes skin in areas like your neck, underarms and groin to be darker than the rest of your body. It's also attributed to eating the wrong foods, including sugar and starches/carbs (the latter being my favorite... sigh)

Does anyone else have this? I always kinda thought it was just something I'd have to put up with. Even when I was thin enough to wear sleeveless shirts I never like doing so b/c of this skin discoloration. I guess it's even more motivation to take the Met, eat healthy and lose some weight.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthosis_nigricans

http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologi...s_nigrica.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aca...ricans/DS00653

CelticSpirit · 03-07-2008, 05:23 PM

If I don't take my met regularly and don't eat right, I get it. I had it for a long time until I was dx'd with PCOS and went on met.

In fact, I had one DUNCE doctor who wanted to take me OFF the met because I didn't have it. DUMMY didn't stop to think that maybe the met cleared it up.

Jashobeam · 03-07-2008, 05:31 PM

Yep, AN and PCOS often go hand in hand. Metformin and a lower carb diet are good, but adding cinnamon to my diet realy made the marks under my arms start to lighten.

Check here for more info:

Dxing IR: http://www.medreviews.com/cme_progra...q.asp?nav=6#02

Cinnamon and AN: anyone trying cinnamon for IR?

Cinnamon - part 2

Cinnamon?

KatCarney · 03-07-2008, 06:58 PM

AN is a LONG time issue here at SC...

Here are more threads from the board on this:
http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...lcysters%2enet

Nikipooh81 · 03-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Yes I have it too!!! And until just now I honestly thought it was because of my weight.

pruittjenn · 03-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Learn something new everyday! I really had no idea one had anything to do with another. I've even thought about seeing a dermatologist for it; I never thought ask my ob/gyn or RE about it. I bought some lemons over the weekend and have one more reason to be religious about the met. Hopefully it will clear up soon. Thanks for all the links and advice!!!

hellofromangie · 03-10-2008, 03:31 PM

I have it , thankfully as I lose weight it does get lighter.

Angie

Suval · 03-12-2008, 02:12 PM

Ugh, mine is awful. AWFUL. I don't wear my hair up because my neck is so dark. My elbows, knees, and groin are also bad.

It took me years to realize that it had to do with PCOS. One doctor had me putting bleach on it (!!) and using coal as deoderant. I decided to stop worrying about it.

My doc wants to put me on met and from what you guys have said, it helps. Even if it lightens a bit I will be really excited.

pruittjenn · 03-13-2008, 09:38 AM

It's really embarrasing. I never wore sleeveless shirts since high school because of it. I thought people would think I forgot to shave! Little did I know it was really indication of a bigger problem.

LauraSuki · 03-14-2008, 01:14 AM

So thats whats on my legs. Here I thought I wasn't washing good enough.

MahoganyJazz · 03-16-2008, 05:41 AM

I found that adding Inositol as a supplement works wonders as well.

rnjetta · 03-16-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MahoganyJazz

I found that adding Inositol as a supplement works wonders as well.

What is Inositol?

KatCarney · 03-17-2008, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnjetta

What is Inositol?

INOSITOL, PCOS AND FERTILITY: inexpensive B vitamin can help a woman get pregnant

D-Chiro Inositol research

Sarrah · 03-17-2008, 03:32 AM

Can you get it anywhere on your chest wher your bra sticks and rumbs into you... my bra is an underwire one and sticks into me at sides and in middle (yes I know I shouldnt' wear it but I like the shape).. and i am getting these little tan velvety markes where it sticks in...

I have never had AN before but I gather this is it? I just is where the bra rubs though and not on neck , thighs or underarms well sort of around underarms where bra sticks in at side?

Suval · 03-17-2008, 07:55 AM

It could be. I have some between my breasts (not on, but between).

03-07-2008, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
pruittjenn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 91 Points: 5,339.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 5,339.65 Donate	Dark Skin? For years I have had darker than normal underarms. And recently in between my upper thighs. I just attributed it to chaffing due to being overweight. So I've been thinking about some laser hair and skin treatments and today I started researching things online. Little did I know...there is actually a condition that causes this which is associated with insulin resistance and being overweight. It's called Acanthosis Nigricans. It causes skin in areas like your neck, underarms and groin to be darker than the rest of your body. It's also attributed to eating the wrong foods, including sugar and starches/carbs (the latter being my favorite... sigh) Does anyone else have this? I always kinda thought it was just something I'd have to put up with. Even when I was thin enough to wear sleeveless shirts I never like doing so b/c of this skin discoloration. I guess it's even more motivation to take the Met, eat healthy and lose some weight. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthosis_nigricans http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologi...s_nigrica.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aca...ricans/DS00653 __________________ Jennifer, 23 Rob, 24 TTC Since June, 2002 PCOS June, 2003 Endo June, 2004 *"If you're going through hell, keep on going." - Churchill*

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CelticSpirit Meh! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,773 My Mood: Points: 11,535.46 Bank: 0.03 Total Points: 11,535.48 Donate	If I don't take my met regularly and don't eat right, I get it. I had it for a long time until I was dx'd with PCOS and went on met. In fact, I had one DUNCE doctor who wanted to take me OFF the met because I didn't have it. DUMMY didn't stop to think that maybe the met cleared it up. __________________ Celtic Spirit Married mommy of 3 precious kids and one on the way, June 2008

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pruittjenn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 91 Points: 5,339.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 5,339.65 Donate	Learn something new everyday! I really had no idea one had anything to do with another. I've even thought about seeing a dermatologist for it; I never thought ask my ob/gyn or RE about it. I bought some lemons over the weekend and have one more reason to be religious about the met. Hopefully it will clear up soon. Thanks for all the links and advice!!! __________________ Jennifer, 23 Rob, 24 TTC Since June, 2002 PCOS June, 2003 Endo June, 2004 *"If you're going through hell, keep on going." - Churchill*

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Jashobeam .......¯\(O_o)/¯....... Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 16,587 My Mood: Points: 203,307.79 Bank: 30,597,147.23 Total Points: 30,800,455.02 Donate	Yep, AN and PCOS often go hand in hand. Metformin and a lower carb diet are good, but adding cinnamon to my diet realy made the marks under my arms start to lighten. Check here for more info: Dxing IR: http://www.medreviews.com/cme_progra...q.asp?nav=6#02 Cinnamon and AN: anyone trying cinnamon for IR? Cinnamon - part 2 Cinnamon?

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Nikipooh81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21 My Mood: Points: 241.65 Bank: 519.09 Total Points: 760.74 Donate	Yes I have it too!!! And until just now I honestly thought it was because of my weight.

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Suval Quebec Cyster in Manitoba Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 81 My Mood: Points: 663.30 Bank: 2,451.36 Total Points: 3,114.66 Donate	Ugh, mine is awful. AWFUL. I don't wear my hair up because my neck is so dark. My elbows, knees, and groin are also bad. It took me years to realize that it had to do with PCOS. One doctor had me putting bleach on it (!!) and using coal as deoderant. I decided to stop worrying about it. My doc wants to put me on met and from what you guys have said, it helps. Even if it lightens a bit I will be really excited. __________________ Age: 27 DH: 32 Married February, 2008, not TTC. DX: 1999 (age 18) Prozac 20 mg Aldactone 100mg Demulin Wellbutrin 300mg Light therapy Vitamin D

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pruittjenn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 91 Points: 5,339.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 5,339.65 Donate	It's really embarrasing. I never wore sleeveless shirts since high school because of it. I thought people would think I forgot to shave! Little did I know it was really indication of a bigger problem. __________________ Jennifer, 23 Rob, 24 TTC Since June, 2002 PCOS June, 2003 Endo June, 2004 *"If you're going through hell, keep on going." - Churchill*

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LauraSuki Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 12 My Mood: Points: 293.29 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 293.29 Donate	So thats whats on my legs. Here I thought I wasn't washing good enough.

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Sarrah Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 375 My Mood: Points: 9,802.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 9,802.76 Donate	Can you get it anywhere on your chest wher your bra sticks and rumbs into you... my bra is an underwire one and sticks into me at sides and in middle (yes I know I shouldnt' wear it but I like the shape).. and i am getting these little tan velvety markes where it sticks in... I have never had AN before but I gather this is it? I just is where the bra rubs though and not on neck , thighs or underarms well sort of around underarms where bra sticks in at side?

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Suval Quebec Cyster in Manitoba Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 81 My Mood: Points: 663.30 Bank: 2,451.36 Total Points: 3,114.66 Donate	It could be. I have some between my breasts (not on, but between). __________________ Age: 27 DH: 32 Married February, 2008, not TTC. DX: 1999 (age 18) Prozac 20 mg Aldactone 100mg Demulin Wellbutrin 300mg Light therapy Vitamin D