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Skin infection

2016-01-19 06:42:36
Hello doctor... I got black patches in my both hand near elbow. It's sometimes itching and after that its swelling. initially it was small but now it is spreading . is it due to dryness? or something else please suggest..
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Answered2016-01-22 06:29:49

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