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What Causes Skin Darkening In The Elderly?
Question: 93 year old has skin getting darker.
Brief Answer:
details below
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am,
Thanks for writing to us.
There could be many causes for darkening of skin.
It could be melasma, ashy dermatosis, lichen planus pigmentosus, amyloidosis, normal sun induced tanning etc.
I would be in a better position to address the query, if you could upload an image of affected area.
Also please let me know,
Since how long are you having it
If the darkening is diffuse
If the area has turned brown or slate gray or if you just feel that your complexion has dulled
If here is any associated feature like itching
Any recent exposure to sun
Any recent use of new medicine.
Answer these queries and upload an image, we will continue the discussion further.
Regards
details below
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am,
Thanks for writing to us.
There could be many causes for darkening of skin.
It could be melasma, ashy dermatosis, lichen planus pigmentosus, amyloidosis, normal sun induced tanning etc.
I would be in a better position to address the query, if you could upload an image of affected area.
Also please let me know,
Since how long are you having it
If the darkening is diffuse
If the area has turned brown or slate gray or if you just feel that your complexion has dulled
If here is any associated feature like itching
Any recent exposure to sun
Any recent use of new medicine.
Answer these queries and upload an image, we will continue the discussion further.
Regards
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