Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Some women in their reproductive years may experience hormonal troubles, which lead to various conditions, including acanthosis nigricans.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS occurs when tiny fluid sacs develop along the ovary’s outer edges. They contain immature eggs called follicles, which fail to release eggs regularly. This leads to irregular menstruation. As a result, some may not have a period often, while some may have heavy periods that last for many days.
One of the long-term complications associated with PCOS is diabetes, a condition that may also cause acanthosis nigricans. The disease also causes hormonal imbalance, which leads to metabolic disorders and insulin resistance. Plus, experts found that PCOS symptoms are more severe in women with obesity.
Therefore, all points lead to one: those who are suffering from PCOS should address the condition and manage their weight to stop insulin resistance and the symptoms that come with it. In addition, treating the syndrome early on helps eradicate the health problems that may develop if it worsens. Yes, that includes the thickening, dark marks on the body’s creases.
