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What Causes Dark Pigmentation Around The Neck And Antecubital Space?
My 19 yr old son has dark pimentation around his neck and in his anticubical space it looks like dirt it is getting worse . We were at his Dr for something else, but we showed the dark pigmentation ring around his neck to our Dr. He said he will need to run blood tests after we get insurance... I am concerned. What could this be to our Dr. He said when my son had insurance we should run
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
it appears tobe hyperpigmantation. apply sunscreen lotion and avoid expouser to sun. consult dermatologist for examination and advise on treatment.
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