What causes darkened skin?
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What6 causes darkened skin if not Addison's disease. I also have dropping blood pressure and severe itching
Posted Mon, 3 Feb 2014
in Skin Hair and Nails
Answered by Dr. S. Murugan 2 hours later
Brief Answer:
Photo-sensitization,post radiotherapy,eczema dark
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to XXXXXXX
If your darkened skin is confined to exposed areas then your problem could be due to photo-sensitization (Hypersensitivity to Sun light). Drugs taken by would have induced this type of hypersensitivity. Wearing protective clothes or covering the face and usage of sun-screening lotions will help you. Itching also sometimes may be associated with photo-sensitization.
If you had radiotherapy that area and adjacent area could be darkened.
Chronic Eczema also sometimes may be a cause of darkening of skin associated with itching.
Consult a Dermatologist and he/she will guide you for the treatment.
Dr S XXXXXXX
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