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What Causes Brown Spots On The Feet?
Question: Hello over the past year/year and a half, I have developed brown spots that look like freckles on my feet. The mass amount have grown and now start to go up my ankles. They aren't painful in any way. Please help she'd some light on this.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be pigmented purpuric dermatoses
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you seem to be having pigmented purpuric dermatoses.
It is a type of capillaritis which is commonly seen in individuals having prolonged standing, walking or running, individuals with diabetes, thyroid disorders, varicose veins, obesity and sometimes without any cause.
It occurs due to leakage of pigment in the skin and hence the discolouration.
To stop its progression avoid prolonged periods of standing, walking, rule out diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Seems to be pigmented purpuric dermatoses
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you seem to be having pigmented purpuric dermatoses.
It is a type of capillaritis which is commonly seen in individuals having prolonged standing, walking or running, individuals with diabetes, thyroid disorders, varicose veins, obesity and sometimes without any cause.
It occurs due to leakage of pigment in the skin and hence the discolouration.
To stop its progression avoid prolonged periods of standing, walking, rule out diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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