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Color of the skin becoming darker.

Dr. George Kroumpouzos reviewed this

34 year experience in Dermatology

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

Types of

Acanthosis nigricans

Condition

Mask of pregnancy

Is Symptom of

Contact dermatitis (rash)

Condition

Condition

Venous insufficiency

Condition

Acanthosis nigricans

Condition

Iron overload (hemochromatosis)

Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Medications

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