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Non-itchy Spot Spreading On The Shoulder. Cure?

sir i have a dark spot o my shoulder blades and it doesn t itch .. I thought it had occured due to dirt and pollution and tried washing it off with soap and water but remained unsuccessful. And now it is spreading. It has a dark linning and is not fully brown. i mean i can still see my skin in the middle but it has a dark brown lining.
posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2012
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM,

Dark spots on your shoulder i.e hyper pigmentation could be due to many causes like exposure to sun, fungal infection, eczema or any systemic disease.

Its difficult to precisely say without examining.

I advise you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis.

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Non-itchy Spot Spreading On The Shoulder. Cure?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Dark spots on your shoulder i.e hyper pigmentation could be due to many causes like exposure to sun, fungal infection, eczema or any systemic disease. Its difficult to precisely say without examining. I advise you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Regards