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Hyper Pigmentation Of Feet And Fingers With Wrinkling. Parathyroid Tumor Removed. Chances Of Anemia And Malabsorption?

Hyperpigmentation of feet and fingers with wrinkling. This condition had persisted for many years with no other health related issues. Just had parathyroid tumor removed. There are no other skin related issues in other areas of the body. May have absorption problem. Persistent anemia has never been investigated. Tried many dermatologists without success. I think it is in
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

There could be many causes for hyperpigmentation of feet and fingers like acanthosis nigricans, eczema, vitamin B12 deficiency, Addison's disease etc. Parathyroidectomy may lead to hypoparathyroidism which sometimes not commonly may cause exfoliatiave dermatitis ie dry red scaly skin.

It would be imperative that you visit a dermatologist near by to ascertain the diagnosis and start an appropriate treatment.

Take care
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Hyper Pigmentation Of Feet And Fingers With Wrinkling. Parathyroid Tumor Removed. Chances Of Anemia And Malabsorption?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. There could be many causes for hyperpigmentation of feet and fingers like acanthosis nigricans, eczema, vitamin B12 deficiency, Addison s disease etc. Parathyroidectomy may lead to hypoparathyroidism which sometimes not commonly may cause exfoliatiave dermatitis ie dry red scaly skin. It would be imperative that you visit a dermatologist near by to ascertain the diagnosis and start an appropriate treatment. Take care