Question 1

a 1x4 inch red spot appeared on my knee overnight; the next day same color appeared on 2/3 of the back of my right hand. they quickly turned dark brown and have stayed that way for a week. i have appt with derm in 2 wks. no other symptoms. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: It's a good idea to consult a dermatologist in case more lesions appear in the future, but I wonder if these spots could have been caused by a bite from some sort of insect even though there was no itching.If no other skin spots appear a systemic cause is unlikely.

Question 2

i had tiny brown spots appear on my right hand seemingly overnight. there is no pain or itching. i am breastfeeding; could this be vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Since breastfeeding moms have been, and usually still are, taking prenatal vitamins or once-a-day multivitamins, having vitamin deficiencies  to the point of actually getting symptoms are unlikely. If there are any other symptoms present, a primary care doctor can evaluate the rash and other symptoms.

Question 3

i woke up today and found small brown spots in a cluster, about 3 inches big, on my forearm near my wrist. this literally happened overnight.diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to tell: For sure without actual examination.  But if is sudden onset and localized to a 3 inch area, it is most likely something that happened to your skin locally.  For example, contact dermatitis, insect bite, local irritant.  If it spreads to other areas of the body, you must look to systemic disorders.  Go to dermatologist if it persists.

Question 4

i have some scaly brown marks on hands! how to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Depends what they : Are
possible treatments,  are freezing
effudex cream
see your derm.

Question 5

brown mark on the palm of my right hand.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: and have it checked and diagnosed then it can be treated.

Question 6

i have rashes on my hands, it starts as a tiny blood clot, develops a wound,the brown part rips off and leaves behind a mark which itches and spreads?

Accepted Answer

Rash: There are many possibilities.  The most likely is a fungal rash.  Try OTC lotrimin (clotrimazole) twice a day for  a week on the rash.  If it does not improve or resolve, then have your rash looked at by your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 7

my hands have changed colors over the weekend. like i've touched something with a brown tint, and can't wash it off. i'm not getting any good answers ?

Accepted Answer

? Dye: Or something containing iodine. It should gradually, over the next1-2 weeks return to normal. If you feel sick in any other way, consider a toxin and be seen. All the best.

Question 8

what causes numbness in the hands that happened overnight?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal numbness: The most common cause of numbness of the hands occurring at night is carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs because we usually sleep with our wrists curled up or flexed, and this puts a lot of pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The symptoms usually only involve the thumb and next 2 fingers, maybe part of the 4th, but not the 5th. Other cause is pressure on a nerve in  neck, can affect all 5.

Question 9

brown iodine like stains on hands what is it?!

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: Could be broken vessels or age spots.

Question 10

sudden brown stains on hands, looks like iodine stains?

Accepted Answer

Brown Spots on hands: There are several causes for brown spots on your hands, not all of which have to do with a vitamin deficiency. Brown spots may be due to a lack of vitamin c or b12, anemia, weak liver function or cumulative sun damage. It's important to investigate each potential cause; your doctor can help. If your brown spots are indeed caused by a lack of essential nutrients, add a vitamin supplement.

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A 1x4 inch red spot appeared on my knee overnight; the next day same color appeared on 2/3 of the back of my right hand. they quickly turned dark brown and have stayed that way for a week. i have appt with derm in 2 wks. no other symptoms. any ideas?

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I had tiny brown spots appear on my right hand seemingly overnight. there is no pain or itching. i am breastfeeding; could this be vitamin deficiency?

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I woke up today and found small brown spots in a cluster, about 3 inches big, on my forearm near my wrist. this literally happened overnight.diagnosis?

A member asked:

I have some scaly brown marks on hands! how to fix this?

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Brown mark on the palm of my right hand.

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I have rashes on my hands, it starts as a tiny blood clot, develops a wound,the brown part rips off and leaves behind a mark which itches and spreads?

A member asked:

My hands have changed colors over the weekend. like i've touched something with a brown tint, and can't wash it off. i'm not getting any good answers ?

A member asked:

What causes numbness in the hands that happened overnight?

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Brown iodine like stains on hands what is it?!

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Sudden brown stains on hands, looks like iodine stains?

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