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What Are These Black Areas On The Top Of My Back On Both Of My Legs ?

I am a africian american female 38 I have black areas on the top of my back on both of my legs What could be causing this I have black spots




Tue, 10 Jan 2012
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hi
it may be friction dermatitis
-pressure and friction can cause it
or may be amyloidosis
-ur body genetic cause it
or may be eczema
-dry skin cause it
it better to consult dermatologist
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What Are These Black Areas On The Top Of My Back On Both Of My Legs ?

hi it may be friction dermatitis -pressure and friction can cause it or may be amyloidosis -ur body genetic cause it or may be eczema -dry skin cause it it better to consult dermatologist