Question 1

causes of purple and white mottled skin on the legs?

Accepted Answer

Mottled skin : It may be cutis marmorata . A non serious condition characterized by purple and white blotch legs. There are not itchy or painful.  A doctor should evaluate to make sure there is no underlying circulation issues.

Question 2

what causes mottled skin on legs?

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Many things: You may be shaving and then scratching          (most common), skin diseases, skin rashes, circulation, heart conditions, and more.  See your doctor and review your medical history to determine which pertains to you.

Question 3

what causes crepe skin?

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CREPE SKIN?: CREPEY SKIN WHERE?
EYES, LEGS, FACE, TRUNK, HANDS, ARMS?
AGE AND EXPOSURE TO THE SUN ARE A COUPLE OF FACTORS THAT OFTEN CAUSE THIS CONDITION.
WHY? BECAUSE WE LOSE COLLAGEN AND THICKNESS OF THE UPPER LAYERS OF THE SKIN.
OCCURS MORE OFTEN IN WHITE WOMEN.
BLACK PEOPLE HAVE MORE PROTECTIVE MELANIN CELLS IN THEIR SKIN AND THAT IS WHY THEIR SKIN DOES NOT AGE AS FAST

Question 4

what causes skin flaking?

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Various: Dry skin, ichthyosis, eczema, psoriasis, healing injuries. An exam will identify the nature of it.

Question 5

what causes the skin to dry fast?

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Fast Dry Skin: Lowered relative humidity at home or in the workplace can cause dryness of the skin, especially in the winter time. There are also some medications that can be responsible for excessive skin dryness.

Question 6

what causes the crust of the head?

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Scalp: If there is a crusted area on the scalp, psoriasis is a possibility. Your physician or dermatologist can evaluate  and treat it for you.

Question 7

what causes skin to become sticky?

Accepted Answer

Sticky Skin: Sweat or perspiration often feels sticky if you sweat profusely or let the sweat dry on your skin. Sweat has salt in it and mixes with the natural oils on your skin's surface, which accounts for the uncomfortable sticky feeling when you sweat a lot. Excessive perspiration can be a side effect of a medical condition.

Question 8

hot room can cause skin to darken?

Accepted Answer

Hot room...: ...Will cause flushing and sweating as your body tries to get rid of excess heat.   The flushing will stop when you leave the room and cool off.  Heat will not change your skin color.

Question 9

what could cause a black skin mark?

Accepted Answer

Black?: Black skin marks can be dangerous.  You don't give any information here.  See your doctor.

Question 10

what causes skin to tan in the sun?

Accepted Answer

Tanning: The UV light from the sun's rays causes cells called melanocytes to produce a pigment named melanin.

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