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Skin pigmentation

2015-10-29 08:34:30
My finger joints n the nail areas including my toe fingers are dark.. Please assist in suggestion...
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Hi You may be having Vit B 12 deficiency. Please get tests for the same.  Darkness may be due to acanthosis as well if you are over weight. Please check serum insulin levels. If both are normal you may benifit from a couple of sessions of chemical peels

Answered2015-11-16 16:41:05

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