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What Causes Dark Marks Under Foot?
Question: Hi I have darks mark under the sole of my feet, they are not spot but more like dark patches on the sole of my feet, it doesn't hurt or painful in anyway and how do fix it, I wish I could show u a picture of it
Brief Answer:
More details needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
It would really have been helpful if you could upload an image. A not-so-high resolution XXXXXXX camera image should be fine. You can upload it using the facility on the upper right of this page.
Anyway, I would like to know more about these dark patches. I would need to know:
* Whether they have been present since birth. If not, from when?
* Its size and whether they are expanding.
* Any other relevant description.
If it is a congenital nevus, unless for cosmetic issues, you need not do anything. Removal would involve surgical methods. However, I doubt if you need to be proactive about it.
Regards
More details needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
It would really have been helpful if you could upload an image. A not-so-high resolution XXXXXXX camera image should be fine. You can upload it using the facility on the upper right of this page.
Anyway, I would like to know more about these dark patches. I would need to know:
* Whether they have been present since birth. If not, from when?
* Its size and whether they are expanding.
* Any other relevant description.
If it is a congenital nevus, unless for cosmetic issues, you need not do anything. Removal would involve surgical methods. However, I doubt if you need to be proactive about it.
Regards
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Dr. Raju A.T
I wasnt born with this as it started occuring as i was griwing up from age 15, not sure if it congenital nevus or not, i guess i have been walking bare foit a lot
Brief Answer:
Seems to be melanosis. You would not be able to remove them.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I have checked the attached image. It seems to be a benign condition called melanosis. It is unlikely to be due to walking barefooted. In case of melanosis, not much can be done for the removal of these marks. However, the possibility of another condition called acanthosis nigricans needs to be excluded. Acanthosis is generally associated with certain cancers and hence is a cause for concern. However, at the age of 15 years, acanthosis is unlikely and had it been so, you would have other symptoms by now. In any case, visiting a dermatologist and getting a clarification would be a good idea.
Regards
Seems to be melanosis. You would not be able to remove them.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I have checked the attached image. It seems to be a benign condition called melanosis. It is unlikely to be due to walking barefooted. In case of melanosis, not much can be done for the removal of these marks. However, the possibility of another condition called acanthosis nigricans needs to be excluded. Acanthosis is generally associated with certain cancers and hence is a cause for concern. However, at the age of 15 years, acanthosis is unlikely and had it been so, you would have other symptoms by now. In any case, visiting a dermatologist and getting a clarification would be a good idea.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Ok thanks
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service.
Detailed Answer:
Glad to be of help. Feel free to contact me back in case of further queries.
Regards
Glad to be of service.
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