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Why Is My Skin Color On My Ankles And Feet

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Posted on Mon, 2 Sep 2019
Question: Why is my skin color on my ankles and feet darkening?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Answer few questions, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and there are multiple causes of darkening of ankles and feet.
It could be due to pigmented purpuric dermatoses, stasis eczema, vitamin B12 deficiency.
Do you have any history of itching and burning on the affected areas?
Is there any history of prolonged standing or strenuous physical activity?
Are you obese or having any ailments like thyroid disorder, diabetes?
Also upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Kindly revert with the answers and pictures.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

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Why Is My Skin Color On My Ankles And Feet

Brief Answer: Answer few questions, upload pictures Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service I have gone through your query and there are multiple causes of darkening of ankles and feet. It could be due to pigmented purpuric dermatoses, stasis eczema, vitamin B12 deficiency. Do you have any history of itching and burning on the affected areas? Is there any history of prolonged standing or strenuous physical activity? Are you obese or having any ailments like thyroid disorder, diabetes? Also upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Kindly revert with the answers and pictures. Regards Dr Asmeet