DawnA Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 The hair topic got me thinking. My hair was curly but it has gone flat. Also since I have been ill, I have developed hyperpigmentation on my face and my neck always looks sunburned. Does anyone else have this? I always look tan, but I don't get much sun.dawn a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellakitty Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Dawn,I don't have dysautonomia, but I do have hyperpigmentation. I've heard most women get this due to changing hormones, sometimes it's due to overexposure to the sun in previous years. Myself, I'm in my early forties, a Texas girl, (think iodine & baby oil sizzling on the beach), my face is darker than the rest of my skin, like I put on foundation and didn't blend, yuck. You can get some bleaching creams, prescription from a dermatologist if you have a mild case, the creams haven't worked for me. Thursday, I'm going in for the heavy artillary with a laser treatment, see if that works...Interesting about the hair...My hair used to be stick straight, then started to grow in super curly from the back and underneath, that was 5 years ago. If I don't blow dry I now have lots of curl, so I just got my hair cut into layers I can wear it either straight or curly. Once again, it's the hormones talking.Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katejude Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I am new to the board. I have dysautonomia. I ALSO have adrenal insufficiency. hyperpigmentation could be a sign of increasing acth levels or AI. I would explore that with your doctor. My AI is a cause of my dysautonomia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I've had mild hyperpigmentation on my face and forearms since college, but was only recently dx'd with POTS. I know a lot of women with hyperpigmentation who are perfectly healthy otherwise. I just thank God for make up and skin lightening creams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdswoman Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 No hyperpigmentation that I haven't earned, either by pregnancy (and they said it would fade!) or overexposure to the sun & wind.My 75 year old mom was bemoaning the few age spots on her arms she has the other day. I pointed out a couple dooseys I have at 43 - especially the two on my left cheekbone - and said "I know what you mean...like these here...but, oh, I had me a GOOD TIME!"Facial "masking" can be symptoms of other things though. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radha Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 i also have hyperpigmention and adrenal insufficiency and POTS, wanted to know how those of you with AI treat your adrenal problems, do any of you take meds or natural therapies? i take seriphos, and cortef, but still feel terrible, and yes i have also lost alot of hair, thanksradha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I have the opposite problem ... I have an inability to gain any color, even after sun exposure. I am so pale and can't figure out why. My iron level is normal, CBC mostly normal (slightly low potassium). I agree that this must be a hormonal issue.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnA Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Those of you with Adrenal insufficiency is this Addisons? I ahve been wondering about my Addrenal glands lately. The weird thing about my hyperpigmentation, is some days it is worse than others. Definitely hormonal.dawn a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katejude Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Adrenals are steroid and hormones. ACTH is a hormone that increases with primary disease. That will cause hyperpigmentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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