HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Does Fair Left Leg And Darker Right Leg Since Childhood Indicate?

default
Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Question: Hi,
I have query my left leg is fair in color and my right right leg is dark in color since form my child hood and i am not able short because of this.Please help me out with this i really need you help plzzzz
doctor
Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly add detail and pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for difference in color of right leg to left with right leg being darker than left one.

As it is present since childhood so there is either possibility of a nevus or genetical melanosis or related entity. In view to help you best to identify the most probable diagnosis and to see the grade of pigmentation I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of both the legs.

You can upload the report by utilizing our service. For that you have a feature to upload images by yourself at the right side of the query page. Or else, you can send as an attachment to YYYY@YYYY with the subject as "Attn: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia.

Also let me know any history of itching, burning or any other symptoms related to the pigmentation. Any previous diagnosis by a dermatologist and medication aken for the same along with.

Hope to hear soon from your side.

Regards,

Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology)
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 4165 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Does Fair Left Leg And Darker Right Leg Since Childhood Indicate?

Brief Answer: Kindly add detail and pictures Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for difference in color of right leg to left with right leg being darker than left one. As it is present since childhood so there is either possibility of a nevus or genetical melanosis or related entity. In view to help you best to identify the most probable diagnosis and to see the grade of pigmentation I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of both the legs. You can upload the report by utilizing our service. For that you have a feature to upload images by yourself at the right side of the query page. Or else, you can send as an attachment to YYYY@YYYY with the subject as "Attn: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia. Also let me know any history of itching, burning or any other symptoms related to the pigmentation. Any previous diagnosis by a dermatologist and medication aken for the same along with. Hope to hear soon from your side. Regards, Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD (Dermatology)