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For about two weeks now, my toes and bottom half of my legs and around my ankles have looked orangish/brownish. the discolored skin feels dry, but what could this be? about a week ago it seemed to be clearing up but it seems to somewhat come back?

Q: for about two weeks now, my toes and bottom half of my legs and around my ankles have looked orangish/brownish. the discolored skin feels dry, but what could this be? about a week ago it seemed to be clearing up but it seems to somewhat come back?

: Those skin changes by themselves are not that clinically significant but you should be examined to rule out any serious systemic condition as the cause.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Those skin changes by themselves are not that clinically significant but you should be examined to rule out any serious systemic condition as the cause.

Answered 4/27/2022

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A member asked:

For about two weeks now, my toes and bottom half of my legs and around my ankles have looked orangish/brownish. the discolored skin feels dry, but what could this be? about a week ago it seemed to be clearing up but it seems to somewhat come back?

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I have eczema on my right hand fingers and right leg toes.My doctor said that it is eczema.is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?I havedry and oilyskin.Is it eczema or not?Mymom&her dad have eczema,but her skin type is oily and dry?