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Hello, i have very pale skin to the extent where people have recently been asking if i'm i'll, almost grey. labs are all with in normal parameters and physical exam didn't reveal anything abnormal. i've made changes to my diet, increased my daily water co
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Dry?: Xerosis (dry skin) causes an ashy grey-white appearance at times. Other illnesses to be considered could include Argyria (silver toxicity), alkaptonuria (inherited metabolic disease) or Wilson's disease (abnormal copper metabolism). More educated suggestions could be offered through virtual consult and closer examination of skin and nails.
Answered 3/13/2015
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