What could be the cause of this severe pigmentation on my lower chin?

What could be the cause of this severe pigmentation on my lower chin?

I am having a lot of black spots and pigmentation on my lower chin. What could be the reason for this? I also have PCOD, so could there be a connection between it and my pigmented skin?

2 Answers

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg

Dermatologist

Woodmere, New York

Yes, there could be a connection between the spots and your pcos. Very often in pcos, you get hair growth along the jawline. Sometimes these become ingrown and, after being picked at, dark marks can remain. Also, an increase in acne can be seen in this area as well, and when healed, can leave marks as well.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD

Dr. Jean-Denis Boucher

Dermatologist

San Antonio, Texas

Can be from acne, from rubbing