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Help docs, is hypochromic microcytic anemia a kind of skin disease?

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Not skin-but blood: Hypochromic microcytic anemia is a blood disorder that typically occurs due to iron deficiency, but may also be seen with some genetic conditions known as thalassemia. Iron deficiency can be caused by blood loss (often not detected by patient in GI tract) and/or inadequate dietary intake. It is not a skin disease. I recommend that you see your doctor to determine the cause of the anemia.

Answered 8/6/2014

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