Question 1

what causes a brown discoloration on my wife's lower legs?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentary changes: Difficult to say without seeing. Commonly brown discoloration can occur over the skin after  inflammation has subsided and healing is occuring in areas of previous rashes. This phenomenon is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pih).  On lower legs this can occur after developing chronic stasis dermatitis. Pih usually improves with time.

Question 2

what are the causes of a brown discoloration on her lower legs?

Accepted Answer

Aging spots: Brown or other venous stasis lesions on the skin come from long term edema and swelling that damages the skin and makes it appear to age too early.

Question 3

what are the small red and clear flakey patches on my lower legs? how should i treat them?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

reddish brown freckle like spots on lower legs/ankles. started out small and has spread over time. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A history needs to be obtained and this needs to be examined to work toward an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

itchy, scaly, dark patches of skin on both lower legs since a kid. problem is now it's increasing..wht shld i do?  is the dark skin permanent?

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Sounds like Eczema: Could be eczema which can get worse over time. Avoid long hot showers and harsh and drying cleansers. Apply fragrance-free moisturizer like Vanicream. Use at least twice a day. For eczema flares, apply prescription strength corticosteroid ointments to problem areas twice a day until clear. Dark skin can improve over time with proper treatment.

Question 6

i have a light brown skin tone. i have light pink blotches (not thick or do not rise) all over my thighs and lower legs. what is this? legs feel heavy

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Light pink patches: Without seeing the skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the lesions could be an an allergic contact dermatitis which would be treated with prescription cortisone cream.  If you were in the sun, the rash could be caused by a photo drug reaction. Without more history and seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make an exact diagnosis.

Question 7

i have patchy itchy rashes on both of my lower legs below the knee. it looks like little holes or something in the middle of the patches .?

Accepted Answer

Ring worm????: Can't make diagnosis without looking at the rash. See your doctor.

Question 8

i have brown spots lower legs? saw an doctor before that said it might be an infection and meds given. it did not get better at all. what can it be.

Accepted Answer

Brown spots : There are several reasons for brown spots on the legs. Most common is venous insufficiency
When valves in the leg veins are not working effectively

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Question 9

dark spots on lower legs, brown pores, sometimes red. even when i wax they are very visible. the skin is smooth, no bumps. what could it be? thanks :)

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many things that may cause a discoloration of the skin. Cause may be genetic or environmental. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, sun exposure, insect bites, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause a discoloration of the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

contact dermatitis to bilateral lower extremity brother has a rash to lower legs that are circular red patches that are raised with itch burn.

Accepted Answer

Get seen: To evaluate the rash and determine a course od treatment.

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What causes a brown discoloration on my wife's lower legs?

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What are the causes of a brown discoloration on her lower legs?

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What are the small red and clear flakey patches on my lower legs? how should i treat them?

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Reddish brown freckle like spots on lower legs/ankles. started out small and has spread over time. what could this be?

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Itchy, scaly, dark patches of skin on both lower legs since a kid. problem is now it's increasing..wht shld i do? is the dark skin permanent?

A member asked:

I have a light brown skin tone. i have light pink blotches (not thick or do not rise) all over my thighs and lower legs. what is this? legs feel heavy

A member asked:

I have patchy itchy rashes on both of my lower legs below the knee. it looks like little holes or something in the middle of the patches .?

A member asked:

I have brown spots lower legs? saw an doctor before that said it might be an infection and meds given. it did not get better at all. what can it be.

A member asked:

Dark spots on lower legs, brown pores, sometimes red. even when i wax they are very visible. the skin is smooth, no bumps. what could it be? thanks :)

A member asked:

Contact dermatitis to bilateral lower extremity brother has a rash to lower legs that are circular red patches that are raised with itch burn.

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