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Dark Patches On Ankle
I HAVE DARK PATCHES OR SPOTS ON MY ANKLE AND LITTLE ONE ON OTHER PLACE OF MY FOOT THAT ITCH BADLY THEN STOP FOR A WHILE I HAVE TO CLUE WHAT IT COULD BE BUT THE ONES ON MY ANKLES ARE ON THE SAME SPOT ON BOTH FEET. IM 24 OVERWIEGHT AND THESE SPOTS SHOWED UP ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AGO I DIDNT NOTICE THEM UNTIL THEN...THEY STARTED TO ITCH AND I JUST HAPPEN TO EXAMINE MY FEET AND SAW THEM. I DO USE A POMICE STONE ON MY FEET AND LEGS TWICE A MONTH DUE TO HAVN ALOT OF DRY SKIN PROBLEMS. BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT THESE SPOTS ARE. THEY ARE DARK AND ITCHY AND HURT SOMETIMES WHEN I SCATCH THEM. PLEASE HELP ME
Wed, 1 Jun 2011
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Dr. Alisha,
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hi rene
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Hyperpigmentation is a type of skin darkening that occurs when certain skin cells release more pigment (dark color). Hyperpigmentation can be the symptom of some severe diseases and any such symptoms require prompt professional medical investigation.u need to under go some test to confirm diagnosis so consult near by dermatologist or experienced homeopath.
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Hyperpigmentation is a type of skin darkening that occurs when certain skin cells release more pigment (dark color). Hyperpigmentation can be the symptom of some severe diseases and any such symptoms require prompt professional medical investigation.u need to under go some test to confirm diagnosis so consult near by dermatologist or experienced homeopath.
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Hi Rene,
It is due to some allergic or sensitive skin areas that you getting those patches. I would suggest you to use a Beaute Creme, with which your Patch problem and itchiness would be removed in 2 weeks only. For more information: Contact: 9222999367
It is due to some allergic or sensitive skin areas that you getting those patches. I would suggest you to use a Beaute Creme, with which your Patch problem and itchiness would be removed in 2 weeks only. For more information: Contact: 9222999367
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