Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why is my skin on my wrist and ankle darker the rest of my body? is it due to poor circulation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Could be normal if there is gross difference see a dermatologist.
Answered 2/23/2013
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hand and wrist. Edema and pain with rest, foot and ankle pain and stiffness. With rest, puffy am face, back pain and shoulder pain. Any ideas?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is waking up with a stiff leg or hand and having cold hands and feet a sign of poor circulation?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have this dry, thick, and rough skin on the top of my foot. It's also a little darker than the rest of the skin. How can I get rid of it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have some colourless itchy bumps on my skin. Primarily on my wrists, feet, ankles, tops of the arm and shoulder. It's itching like crazy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm 20 and I get red dots on the skin of different parts of my body like an arm or a leg and my doctor told me it was from poor circulation. She did not say anything else of it, so I'm concerned, is there anyway I can avoid this? Is this dangerous?
I am experiencing wrinkly skin under both my ankles. The skin seems thick, does not itch, and is darker than the rest of my foot. ?
I have a scaly patch of skin on my ankle/foot. It's small (1 inch) and it doesn't itch, but it's annoying and darker than the rest of my skin.
My wife has discolouration of her calfs and ankles. It is darker than the rest of her skin, it doesn't itch.
Persistant pain in wrist, difficulty gripping and bending wrist, sharp pain when resting regular cramps in fingers and toes aching ankles?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
