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What is the differential diagnosis for black spots on the legs?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Must be visualized: Multiple dermatologic illnesses must be rule out and cannot be diagnosed at all without photo documentation.

Answered 7/21/2017

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I had oral sex 14years ago,now only I had gained more knowledge abt a sphylis.my memory says like I had seen many black spots in my leg 14years ago.After 14years rpr,tpha,Fta abs,2 times each,all test are nonreactive and negative.is tat conclusive?

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I had oral sex 14years ago,now I came to knw abt sphylis.my memory says like I had seen many black spots in my leg 14years ago.After 14years (ie now) rpr,tpha,Fta abs,2 times each,all test are nonreactive and negative.is tat conclusive? Pls help me?

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