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My knuckles and feet are darker than the rest of my body. it's very unsightly. tried hydroquinone but got worse. what to do?
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Acanthosis nigrans: There may be a reason for your discolored knuckles so check with your gynecologist. She may want to run tests on you.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Derm: I suggest seeing your dermatologist for this. This can occur when tissues become thicker in one area vice another.
Answered 3/31/2013
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