Question 1

last night i noticed a brownish/orange discoloration on my fingernail beds. this morning i woke up and it was all over my hands and feet!

Accepted Answer

Discoloration: If you noted yellowish tinge in the whites of your eyes or brownish urine, jaundice may be the cause of the discoloration. Otherwise could there have been dye which came off clothing you came in contact with? A physician is best qualified to identify medical illnesses characterized by discoloration of skin.

Question 2

i noticed 2 very tiny dots of whiteish discoloration, one on my foot and one on top my leg.. is that an indication of vitiligo developing? i am brown skin?

Accepted Answer

: It could be  a few entities including the beginnings of vitiligo, but it might result from specific trauma to your skin via an insect bite or irritation. This is known as post inflammatory hypopigmentation. See your dermatologist to confirm and possibly treat.

Question 3

can you please tell me about foot discoloration?

Accepted Answer

You would : Have to tell us what color your asking about. Different colors mean different things.

Question 4

foot still swollen after a few day's. no discoloration, pain. what?

Accepted Answer

? still swollen: Your question suggests that perhaps you had some trauma and you weren't surprised it was swollen. As we get older, swelling can develop even without trauma due to vein or circulatory problems. If only one foot, ? vein/lymph obstruction. Without pain/discoloration, infection unlikely. Elevate your foot as much as possible and if it persists, say another week, see your Doctor for evaluation.

Question 5

should my bf be worried about skin discoloration on his foot?

Accepted Answer

Would need more info: Skin discoloration can vary from something not to worry about like a suntan to something life threatening like gangrene.  More info is needed about - where the skin is discolored, when did it happen, how long has it been like that, was there any injury, what color is it, is there some pain or temperature difference - to begin answering.

Question 6

recently been diagnosed with cellulitis on my right foot. still experiencing bluish discoloration after discharge upon standing. clear when elevated?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: May be a normal part of the healing process, especially if it is overall getting better, Make sure to follow up with your doctor soon. Hope this helps!

Question 7

is swelling and skin discoloration common 4 weeks after a soft tissue injury to foot?

Accepted Answer

It can be: If you had an extensive enough injury, yes.  If it is still painful see a podiatrist.  Sometimes persistent swelling and pain might indicate a more serious or additional injury. Bruises fade in time and usually without event.

Question 8

what causes dark discoloration  spots in right foot.  was hurting and swelling. now ok but dark spot left  in inside center of foot?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can find out what is going on.

Question 9

if the bottoms of your feet have white discoloration at times (but not always), and there is no itching and no other symptoms, is it athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Feet: The white discoloration may represent callouses.

Question 10

i have three small bumps are right side of my foot.. a little discoloration and a little swollen.. and very painful.. i have no clue if something bit ?

Accepted Answer

Which Foot?: "Three small bumps on the right side of my foot." Hang on…Last time I looked - unless someone has one foot - there's a right side and left side to each foot. NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION. Consult your doc-

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Last night i noticed a brownish/orange discoloration on my fingernail beds. this morning i woke up and it was all over my hands and feet!

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I noticed 2 very tiny dots of whiteish discoloration, one on my foot and one on top my leg.. is that an indication of vitiligo developing? i am brown skin?

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Can you please tell me about foot discoloration?

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Foot still swollen after a few day's. no discoloration, pain. what?

A member asked:

Should my bf be worried about skin discoloration on his foot?

A member asked:

Recently been diagnosed with cellulitis on my right foot. still experiencing bluish discoloration after discharge upon standing. clear when elevated?

A member asked:

Is swelling and skin discoloration common 4 weeks after a soft tissue injury to foot?

A member asked:

What causes dark discoloration spots in right foot. was hurting and swelling. now ok but dark spot left in inside center of foot?

A member asked:

If the bottoms of your feet have white discoloration at times (but not always), and there is no itching and no other symptoms, is it athletes foot?

A member asked:

I have three small bumps are right side of my foot.. a little discoloration and a little swollen.. and very painful.. i have no clue if something bit ?

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