Question 1

what are the rough dark brown spots appearing on my hands and feet?

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Keratosis?: These may represent stucco keratosis which is localized thickening of skin simi, ar to barnacles on a boat. Soak and use peeling cream with urea or lac 5. This will remove surface and improve appearance. If this disturbs you dermatologist can diagnose and remove ith minor procedure.

Question 2

red brown spots on feet but no itching and pain .it seems very bad . ?

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Spots on Feet: Reddish-brown spots on the skin can be due to a variety of conditions ranging from bruising and bleeding under the skin, to skin cancer and diseases such as psoriasis or eczema. According to the american academy of family physicians, oftentimes reddish-brown spots are harmless changes that occur with age. They also can indicate more serious medical conditions that a dermatologist should inspect.

Question 3

men with brown spots in feet?

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See a doctor: It could be the leakage of blood from the small blood vessels of the feet.  It could be melanoma.

It needs to be checked by a doctor.

Question 4

what do brown spots mean under feet?

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Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection.  It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma.  It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin.  It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities.   Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Question 5

brown spots on sole of feet?

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A number of possible: It could be dead skin and underlying tissue from a pressure spot or even malignant melanoma.  There are too many possibilities to mention them all, but if it has appeared just recently, have it checked and possibly biopsied by a podiatrist.  Soon!

Question 6

why are there brown spots under the foot?

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Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection.  It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma.  It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin.  It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities.   Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Question 7

what causes brown spots on bottom of feet?

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Many possible causes: These lesions need to be visualized &amp; a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.  Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.

Question 8

i have brown spots on my feet ?

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I see Spots.: With not much to go on, there is not much to say. Consider, infection, such as fungal. Environmental, such as staining, dirt etc., could be remotely responsible. I think the best bet, however, involves a melanin hyperpigmentation issue. The nature of which can only be determined after a thorough evaluation.

Question 9

what causes brown spots on the heels of feet?

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Genetic: These are areas where there is more pigment. This is usually an inherited eruption. This could also be areas where there may be bleeding into the skin

Question 10

can you get brown spots on your feet from smoking?

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Yes: Melanosis, a darkening of skin from increased melanin production, has been reported in smokers. It is commonly seen more where nicotine has direct contact, like in the mouth and around the mouth, but can occur anywhere.  If people stop smoking, they tend to fade away, but they don't always completely clear.  See a dermatologist to be sure, especially if the areas have changed-  rule out melanoma.

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