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Am 50 year old female.i have black patches on my lower arms from last 4 years.what is its reason and treatment?

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Tinea Vesicolar: Might be related to a low grade superficial infection of the skin that can cause a change in pigment. See your physician to be sure.

Answered 1/31/2015

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