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Five Brown Spots On My Leg

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Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Question: Please see picture Which shows about. Five brown spots on my leg. I am not sure how long they have bern there. I have an appointment with a dermatologist but can’t get appointment to Feb. 2024. Any idea what these are.? Any Suggestions on local over the counter treatment..
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Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (5 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be atherosclerosis of arteries.
What is your complain?
Are you smoker?


Thank You
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Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (14 hours later)
Just occasional itching. I see my internist next tuesday
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Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (5 hours later)
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Hi,
OK, as I said it could be arterial obstruction by atherosclerosis plaque.
Need to examine peripheral pulses. So get examined, till then use antihistamines like cetrizine for itching.

I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
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Five Brown Spots On My Leg

Brief Answer: Please see detailed answer Detailed Answer: Hi, It could be atherosclerosis of arteries. What is your complain? Are you smoker? Thank You