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Black knees

2016-05-03 08:14:58
I am having fair legs but my only part in legs are my knees which are black why is its so ? and its not from birth how to cure it how to get back fair knees
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Hello, black color of knees may be due to friction, if it's there avoid it. Knees elbows inner thighs are generally darker than rest of the skin. It could be sign of vit b 12 deficiency rarely. Consult your skin doctor for treatment. Regards

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