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Dark Black Spots On Feet, Spreading To Lower Legs. Reason, Remedy?
I have had dark black spots in my feet earlier which were round and scattered in initial stage. But as of now they seem to mix with each other and also getting affected my lower portion of legs. My father, aged 60 yrs, has also the same sort of patches in feet and legs. Kindly tell me which disease am I suffering from and also the reason and remedy.
Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Thanks dear.
This is a case of Progressive pigmentary dermatosis / Shamberg's disease.
Persons who are standing or sitting for long time can develop circulatory problem and result this.
But u need to check for diabetes also since diabetic dermopathy may mimic as this!OK?
This is a case of Progressive pigmentary dermatosis / Shamberg's disease.
Persons who are standing or sitting for long time can develop circulatory problem and result this.
But u need to check for diabetes also since diabetic dermopathy may mimic as this!OK?
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