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Palm And Sole Dark In Color. Unable To Find The Cause After Visiting Practitioner

Hi. im seeking answers that I,v being tying to seek most of my life. i have a very rear condition. the palm of my hand is dark in color also the sole of my feet. i went to couple doctors before to find out what could of caused it or what type of condition it is and i still cant get an answer. i think im born with it. im not tyring to find a cure or any thing i just want some knowledge on this rear condition i have. i am from Jamaica where the climate is hot most time and i am a African descendant (black)
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Hi palms and soles are dark in colour can be due to xerosis of skin.b12 deficiency or addisons disease and also can be due to occupational hazards.first rule out addisons disease by seeing for associated features like hypertension and pigmentation of knuckles
It can be treated with b12 supplementation daily once and application of elovera cream and momate application of daily twice and iron supplementation
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Palm And Sole Dark In Color. Unable To Find The Cause After Visiting Practitioner

Hi palms and soles are dark in colour can be due to xerosis of skin.b12 deficiency or addisons disease and also can be due to occupational hazards.first rule out addisons disease by seeing for associated features like hypertension and pigmentation of knuckles It can be treated with b12 supplementation daily once and application of elovera cream and momate application of daily twice and iron supplementation