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A member asked:
I have a discoloration near my ankle. it has a different texture than the rest of the skin. i've had it for a few years now. what could it be?
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Stasis: Stasis dermatitis typically affects middle-aged and elderly patients, rarely occurring before the fifth decade of life. An exception would be patients with acquired venous insufficiency due to surgery, trauma, or thrombosis. See your local dermatologist for treatment.
Answered 9/11/2014
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