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What Causes Dark Spots On The Legs?

my name is agnes, i had thick dark straight line created on my legs to my feet for 10years now, i have been to the hospital and they give me sacyclic acid including some cream but those creams are making my legs redish doc am so depressed in life becos of those thick dark spots on my legs and i do not get solution to my problem even if i buy any product please i even left my job becos i couldn't wear ladie wear please help me.i also had aqueous cream as my body product but can it take off my dark spots on my legs.

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Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Hello,

I understand your concern to for dark spots on the legs.

As the area is present form quite a long time and if the proper diagnosis is not possible clinically then in all these cases I prefer to go for skin biopsy of the area.

A skin biopsy helps in histopathological diagnosis of the area on its best. You can discus these points with dermatologist in order to go for the skin biopsy. It would need a very small piece of skin of 3 mm to get to exact diagnosis of the condition.

For the time being period you can apply a bland plane moisturizer or emollient cream to reduce the dryness. Do not try to pinch or pop the area as can get inflamed and secondary infection.

I will be glad to guide you any further.

All the best.
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What Causes Dark Spots On The Legs?

Hello, I understand your concern to for dark spots on the legs. As the area is present form quite a long time and if the proper diagnosis is not possible clinically then in all these cases I prefer to go for skin biopsy of the area. A skin biopsy helps in histopathological diagnosis of the area on its best. You can discus these points with dermatologist in order to go for the skin biopsy. It would need a very small piece of skin of 3 mm to get to exact diagnosis of the condition. For the time being period you can apply a bland plane moisturizer or emollient cream to reduce the dryness. Do not try to pinch or pop the area as can get inflamed and secondary infection. I will be glad to guide you any further. All the best.