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Skin Near Knee Darkening. Lost Weight. Reason?

hi im having a diet that i eat once every 1-2 days and only a little , i used to weigh like 240 lbs now im around 180 lbs and 7.2ft tall , my skin near my left knee is turning black , my mom s skin is turning black too but under her left eye... whats the reason ? and thanks if you answer me ... i really need to know what caused this
Mon, 3 Dec 2012
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Thanks for the query posted .

I would be pleased to answer your question .
Your condition and your mother's condition of skin darkening are totally different .
Your condition on the knee can be due to friction or hormonal changes or Vitamin B 12 deficiency .
You should get Chemical Glycolic peels done for the knee to lighten it or even have multivitamin supplements .
Avoid friction on the area .

For your mother's condition :

She should apply over the counter Vitamin C serum on the area twice a day daily

Thanks and take care
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Skin Near Knee Darkening. Lost Weight. Reason?

Thanks for the query posted . I would be pleased to answer your question . Your condition and your mother s condition of skin darkening are totally different . Your condition on the knee can be due to friction or hormonal changes or Vitamin B 12 deficiency . You should get Chemical Glycolic peels done for the knee to lighten it or even have multivitamin supplements . Avoid friction on the area . For your mother s condition : She should apply over the counter Vitamin C serum on the area twice a day daily Thanks and take care