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For a while i have noticed freckle like spots on my feet and ankles, i cannot say if they are red because i'm of caribbean decent is there any answer?
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Circulation disorder: It could be a condition we call hemosideran deposits. These can be the result of chronic venous insuffiriency. The red blood calls can leak out of the veins and get into the layers of the skin. Almost all is re-absorbed by the body, but the pigment remains behind - kind of like a tattoo. This is a very oversimplified answer. See a podiatrist or vascular surgeon for more details.
Answered 10/1/2020
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