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Dark Spots On Legs. X Ray Shows Normal Blood Flow. What Could Be This?

hi i have these dark spots on both of my legs from like the ankles up but not above my calves I went to my doctor and he thought I had veinous insuffiency but I had x rays on my leg and my blood flow is fine. these dark bruise like marks have been on my leg since last October sometime what can I do its very unattractive to me and I cant wear skirts or short because im embarrased
Sat, 26 Oct 2013
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Hello dear,

As the investigations have ruled out the possibility of venous insufficiency, the dark spots can be attributed to hyper-pigmentation of skin secondary to hormonal imbalance, systemic causes like diabetes, or due to primary dermatological causes.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of bleeding & clotting time, blood sugar level & blood pressure & Thyroid profile will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

So, kindly consult your General Physician/Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Take care.
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Dark Spots On Legs. X Ray Shows Normal Blood Flow. What Could Be This?

Hello dear, As the investigations have ruled out the possibility of venous insufficiency, the dark spots can be attributed to hyper-pigmentation of skin secondary to hormonal imbalance, systemic causes like diabetes, or due to primary dermatological causes. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of bleeding & clotting time, blood sugar level & blood pressure & Thyroid profile will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. So, kindly consult your General Physician/Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done. Take care.