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What Causes Dark Discolouration Of Skin Post TB Treatment?

I had TB. I started taking medication for TB from 14th April. My Doctor has prescribed to stop medication by the end of 14TH November. I did not broke any continuity during this entire course. Question: 1. How do I know I am now healthy that is free from TB ? 2.Why my skin color has darkened ?
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Your skin colour has darkened because of Isoniazid which may cause pigmentation .It is reversible and will go away once the treatment. On weather to discontinue the treatment you need to consult the pulmonologist.
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What Causes Dark Discolouration Of Skin Post TB Treatment?

Your skin colour has darkened because of Isoniazid which may cause pigmentation .It is reversible and will go away once the treatment. On weather to discontinue the treatment you need to consult the pulmonologist.