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Black skin discoloration
Skin discoloration is a symptom in which a person has color changes on part or all of his skin. Color changes may be related to skin problems such as bumps, blisters, oozing, peeling, itching, bug bites, etc.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am experiencing buttock itch, buttock rash, thigh rash, pimples and black skin discoloration. The following also describe me: Skin redness or irritation, Skin swelling, Rash, Blackheads, Drainage or pus, and Excessive sweating. What should I do?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Was looking at my side and say black marks on skin.Doesn't hurt,not raised and feels like normal skin.No other discoloration. Think its been there?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What causes black discoloration on the skin of ones gums?
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A 48-year old asked:
Does laser skin resurfacing cause skin discoloration on black skin?
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A female asked:
I am a light skinned black women and I have a light skin discoloration around my eyes, what is causing that?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have discoloration on my collarbone and now moved to only the front of my neck. It is not black but darker than my skin tone, looks almost bruised. Ive had this for months now. No pain ?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Is it normal to have grey discoloration on the genitals? I have otherwise very fair skin. I also have what seems to be an external hemorrhoid and an almost black anus which i have just recently noticed. Is that normal?
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A female asked:
Does laser skin resurfacing cause skin discoloration on black skin? African-american woman. My concerns are about laser skin resurfacing leading to skin discoloration. If this is the case, how long does it take for normal skin pigmentation to be restored?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Got wisdom teeth taken out. one side there is discoloration. Black, red, purple&some green. other side seems fine. Jaw is on fire hurts to tilt head. ?
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A 43-year old female asked:
I have heavy period monthly. I sleep on a black or white trash bag to not stain sheets. Are chemicals absorbed into my skin? Genetic testing done in Sept 2021 w/normal results for wanting 1st child. Trash bag usage for past 2.5 yrs. 43 yr old female?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How to get rid of black stain from skin, after using birth control?I heared hormones cause pigments on skin,
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A 27-year old female asked:
Bloodpigmentcan stain the skin? Got a black eye over a month ago. Still have dark line under eye. Doc say no more blood there. What's the issue?Help
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A 45-year old asked:
How can I help my discoloration on my skin?
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A 39-year old asked:
What causes skin discoloration?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can I fix skin discoloration?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can cause skin discoloration?
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A 32-year old asked:
Skin discoloration, any way to fix it?
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A 41-year old asked:
What could cause skin discoloration all over my back?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is there a type of skin that can reverse skin discoloration?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What natural stuff can I use for skin discoloration? Please help me my skin is ugly.
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A 25-year old asked about a female:
My child (3 years old) has an indention on the right side of her head with mild discoloration. Shes had it for the past 2.5 years. Would you recommend any tests?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I have discoloration skin in the corners of my mouth. What should I do?
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A 21-year old female asked:
How long does it take for discoloration of the skin to disappear and go back to normal?
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A 37-year old female asked:
My husband has a very sensitive big hard knot on the back of his head that just showed up this morning. He did not hit his head on anything there is no discoloration. The knot has gotten a little bigger since this morning. What could this be?
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A 34-year old asked:
What causes yellow discoloration of the skin?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to rid of skin discoloration?
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A 49-year old asked:
What can be used against skin discoloration on chest?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Does cortisone cream cause discoloration of the skin ?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can I make skin discoloration from a fungus disappear?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are some possible causes of skin discoloration in the chest?
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