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I'm worried because my eczema is red but there are some brown patches, should i be concerned, what do you suggest?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Post inflammatory: often times the redness of eczema can turn dark or brown as a result of the resolving rash especially in darker skin types. Typically I start my patients on lightening agents once their eczema is under control and add beta hydroxy peels.

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Answered 7/4/2014

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