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2. Schamberg disease - Wikipedia

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   Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination. It may occur as a single event or subsequent ...

3. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark Patches ...

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   In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

4. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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   There are a wide range of depigmenting treatments used for hyperpigmentation conditions, and responses to most are variable. [11]Most often treatment of hyperpigmentation caused by melanin overproduction (such as melasma, acne scarring, liver spots) includes the use of topical depigmenting agents, which vary in their efficacy and safety, as well as in prescription rules.

5. Darier's disease - Wikipedia

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   More severe cases are characterized by dark crusty patches on the skin that are mildly greasy and that can emit a strong odor. These patches, also known as keratotic papules, keratosis follicularis, or dyskeratosis follicularis, most often appear on the arms, chest, back and legs. [4] DD was initially studied by dermatologists.

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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   Psoriasis. What it looks like: Psoriasis causes patches of thickened skin, most often with silver, scaly flakes.It’s usually found around the elbows, feet, knees, palms, and you can even have ...

7. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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   It's a common skin condition that causes dark patches to appear on the face, usually the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin, says Dr. Ife Rodney, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founding ...

8. Melasma - Wikipedia

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   Melasma (also known as chloasma faciei, [1]: 854 or the mask of pregnancy [2] when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark skin discoloration.Melasma is thought to be caused by sun exposure, genetic predisposition, hormone changes, and skin irritation. [3]

9. Acanthosis nigricans - Wikipedia

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   Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. [1] It is usually found in body folds, [2] such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas.