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What Causes Darkening Around Knuckles?
I am a lady of colour, who have very dark knuckles. I feel very embarass whenever people are stearing at my hands. I have try over the counter cream and even hydrocone cream which worsen the colour, I am frustrated, what should i do? would you recommand laser threatment.
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
Hi,
Hypermelanosis on knuckle areas may be due to deficiencies of folic acid, Vitamin B12, iron, etc. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
I would recommend to take vitamin tablets of folic acid and Vitamin B12. If needed, iron tablets may be taken after blood tests. Apply depigmentary cream like Kojic acid containing gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
Hypermelanosis on knuckle areas may be due to deficiencies of folic acid, Vitamin B12, iron, etc. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
I would recommend to take vitamin tablets of folic acid and Vitamin B12. If needed, iron tablets may be taken after blood tests. Apply depigmentary cream like Kojic acid containing gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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