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Dark Blotchy Area On Legs, Spreading. What Could It Be?
Question: I have dark blotchy areas on both lower legs. Started around ankles and spread up around lower calf. No pain, no itch...looking for possible causes
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Thanks for sharing your query with us.
I have gone through your medical history provided.
What seems likely in this is Schamberg's Disease.This is a chronic discoloration of the skin which usually affects the legs and often spreads slowly. This disease is more common in males.
There are few other possibilities as well.
I would be able to guide you better if you can upload a few pictures (in good resolution) of the same.You can send them to YYYY@YYYY with subject as 'ATTN.DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS'.
i would also like to know about your profession( like how many hours you spend standing etc) and the duration of the pigmentation.
Will be happy to answer your follow-up queries.
Best wishes,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
Thanks for sharing your query with us.
I have gone through your medical history provided.
What seems likely in this is Schamberg's Disease.This is a chronic discoloration of the skin which usually affects the legs and often spreads slowly. This disease is more common in males.
There are few other possibilities as well.
I would be able to guide you better if you can upload a few pictures (in good resolution) of the same.You can send them to YYYY@YYYY with subject as 'ATTN.DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS'.
i would also like to know about your profession( like how many hours you spend standing etc) and the duration of the pigmentation.
Will be happy to answer your follow-up queries.
Best wishes,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
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