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I have skin bronzing since more than 2 years. im a 19 year old girl.should i check for hemochromatosis?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Exceedingly: Unlikely that a 19 yo female would have clinical signs of hemochromatosis.

Answered 1/1/2013

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