A member asked:

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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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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