India
A 19-year-old female asked:
Skin bronzing since 2 years and it fades greatly during mentruation but returns soon after periods end. could it be hemochromatosis?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christiaan Maureranswered
Internal Medicine 24 years experience
No: Females generally do not develop problems with hemochromocytosis until after menopause. Hyperpigmentation can be associated with addison's disease. Go to your regular doc and get checked out.
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Last updated Oct 27, 2012
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