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What Causes Dark Spots On The Palms Of The Hand?
I have some dark spots in the palm of my hands on my arms and certain parts of my legs and under my feet...it appeared like chicken pox at first n left the dark spots on my skin..it used to itch alot but stopped after a while but the marks are still there..please help.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
Hello,
Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. In some people who have pigmentation, it doesn't mean anything.
It can be blood blisters (you mostly would know) or iron deposits if taking a lot of iron. Or an imbalance of hormones or black fungal infection (tinea nigra literally "black fungus"). These look very different in person. All are treatable.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. In some people who have pigmentation, it doesn't mean anything.
It can be blood blisters (you mostly would know) or iron deposits if taking a lot of iron. Or an imbalance of hormones or black fungal infection (tinea nigra literally "black fungus"). These look very different in person. All are treatable.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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