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Can The Arthritis Medicine, Cal D Forte, Cause Skin Darkening?
Caldforte I have been taking this for about two years. I have arthritis; Had a fall and hurt my knee; Went to Orthopedic surgeon for Cortisone inj in knee HE MENTIONED how dark my skin was; He is writing to my doctor BUT could this tablet be making my skin VERY DARK thanks Heather
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Among all medicines of arthritis, only hydroxychloroquine can cause darkening of skin. If you are taking this, you can stop after discussion with your doctor
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