Dark Velvety Skin Patches- 555 Questions Answered

What are these non-itchy, painless dark velvety somewhat circular patches near my joints i.e elbows and knees, and the area surrounding these joints?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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U r suffering from eczema..Mild variety.. Contact me for treatment ... Read More

I have developed dark patches of skin on my inner thighs. Also, dark thick velvety lines on the back of neck. What can be this?

Asked for Female, 37 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Ranjitha M L Dermatologist | Kadur

Hello Increased weight may leads to this kind of problem It is Acanthosis nigricans Weight loss leads to improvement ... Read More

I have been observed dark patches on skin on hand and some parts of the body.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav Lunkad Dermatologist | Pune

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Yes you should contact us seriously openly personally to get the right tips and tricks and advice treatment medicines alternative therapies diet exercises approach etc All ASAP PERSONALLY ... Read More

Hi, I have little less dark patch on my right hand. What should i do? I could feel the difference between the patch and the skin.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the con ... Read More

I have dark patch on forehead and very dark skin under eye which makes the complexion uneven on face...please suggest

Asked for Male, 27 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Undergo chemical peeling..Few creams available for good improvement...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Presence of protozoa and b flora plenty in stool test, less hunger and dark patches on skin. Small pimples were there which have now become as dark patches.

Asked for Female, 17 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ... Read More

My 12-year-old son has started developing dark, velvety patches on his armpits. Could this be acanthosis nigricans? Should I be worried?

Asked for Male, 12 Years 362 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Suffering from a dark itchy patch on my skin from few years. It is only on my right leg. Had taken some medicine long back but it reappeared recently. Can you suggest remedies for this?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

I am facing skin dark patches and itching around waist and upper thyes. Pls suggest some medications or any remedies

Asked for Male, 34 Years 648 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ... Read More

I have PCOS and have dark patch on my face. How to cure this dark patch and have a even facial skin tone? Is there any medicine for permanent cure?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Prateek Sondhi Dermatologist | Delhi

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With the help of sunscreens, chemical peels and some creams I am confident that your pigmentation can be reduced. ... Read More

I am 24M 65kg weight under no medication. Recently I have noticed this dark patch on ny skin under my armpit area in the attachment I have uploaded the pic not sure what it is. Needed to know what exactly is this?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I got dark patches at one corner of the lips before 5 days I got a crack it got healed but there is a dark patches i am concerned why the pigmentation is caused whether it will go or not

Asked for Female, 27 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

Yes it will go Further history taking and evaluation is required Are you a vegetarian ? ... Read More

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

Asked for Female, 62 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My 13 year old daughter has dark colouration of skin on the back of the neck. She is 5 foot 7. 62 kg. Moderately active. The texture is not velvety. It's just plain. I am worried if it is insulin resistance. Her blood sugar is in normal range. It was done 6 months back. Please advise how to proceed.

Asked for Female, 40 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

May b acanthosis Nigricans . Reduce weight . Consult dermatologist ... Read More

My child 2 month old has sudden dark pigmentation on left leg which is like larger patches and one black patch on scrotum

Asked for Male, 1 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

There is some dark mole like patches on skin It goes away in few days.no pain.what would it be . Sometimes it comes in leg too

Asked for Female, 30 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

Consult dermatologist. Proper history and examination needed to confirm the diagnosis. It could be a bruise. ... Read More

Skin pigmentation melasma brown dark patches in my both eyes sides and cheeks also so pls help me gi

Asked for Female, 40 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

Share photographs and consult online ... Read More

I have dark patches around my lips. Doctor recommended Dosetil lotion. Is this a right diagnosis doctor?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Shaik Mohammed Obeidullah Dermatologist | Bangalore

Nothing much to worry, its a pigmentation caused after infection of fungus. Consult online for appropriate treatment ... Read More

I had dark patches on neck area and I started to take homeopathic medicines for that and now it's increasing instead of decreasing can it spread to my face too?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ... Read More

I'm a woman in my 40s with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I've been struggling with weight gain and have noticed dark patches on my skin. Could this be acanthosis nigricans?

Asked for Male, 40 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm a teenager with acne-prone skin. I've noticed dark patches on my forehead. Could this be acanthosis nigricans or something else?

Asked for Male, 16 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Under arm pit I got little dark skin patches it used to cause burning irritation itchiness in last 4 years but now just the patch is there and no itching .it has grown way to big I mean it has spreaded .any guidance

Asked for Female, 36 Years 295 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Sudden appearance of white spots which forms clusters and dark patches in right and left arms and underarms

Asked for Female, 29 Years 252 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Actually i am having dark circles under my eye dark patches on my face and the skin of my hands and legs are wrinkled

Asked for Female, 41 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Ayesha Khalid Dermatologist | Delhi

Hello, Dark circles are a very common problem amongst males and females. With a variety of reasons causing it like sleep deprivation, bone structure, genetics etc. And for wrinkling of hands and feet ... Read More

I have oily dry skin ,in that my nose is surrounded by dark patches how to remove or reduce it ,I have skin rashes due to dry skin and daily evening and night itching in legs and buttocks pls suggest me any treatment for this condition

Asked for Male, 30 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Yashwant Singh Dermatologist | Ghaziabad

ConUlt soon for treatment you will improve a lot ... Read More

My father,70 years old has got dark patches on his neck with skin peeling off. This has spread on other areas of the neck and it's going to be a month . Please help with which doctor to consult and what is it

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I've been using kojic acid serum and glycolic acid toner for my dark neck and there's no significant difference..what's the best topical treatment that can be done for this issue

Asked for Female, 29 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

Today morning i woke up with this unusal patch in my hands darker idk y please help me out with what is this

Asked for Female, 20 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

During COVID, I got some red itchy patches including some blisters filled with water(pics attached). Mostly before the patch appeared, the area used to itch a lot. The patch after healing/improving left the skin dark which have not gone till date. The patches were mostly on legs, buttocks and creases. Recently, I got this red itchy patch on my arm

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

Kindly book an online consultation to discuss in detail. ... Read More

Dark patches appear on the sides of both cheeks from last few days appear darker and it appears from last few days more prominent

Asked for Female, 40 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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Dark velvety skin patches

What are these non-itchy, painless dark velvety somewhat circular patches near my joints i.e elbows and knees, and the area surrounding these joints?

I have developed dark patches of skin on my inner thighs. Also, dark thick velvety lines on the back of neck. What can be this?

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I have been observed dark patches on skin on hand and some parts of the body.

Hi, I have little less dark patch on my right hand. What should i do? I could feel the difference between the patch and the skin.

I have dark patch on forehead and very dark skin under eye which makes the complexion uneven on face...please suggest

Presence of protozoa and b flora plenty in stool test, less hunger and dark patches on skin. Small pimples were there which have now become as dark patches.

My 12-year-old son has started developing dark, velvety patches on his armpits. Could this be acanthosis nigricans? Should I be worried?

Suffering from a dark itchy patch on my skin from few years. It is only on my right leg. Had taken some medicine long back but it reappeared recently. Can you suggest remedies for this?

I am facing skin dark patches and itching around waist and upper thyes. Pls suggest some medications or any remedies

I have PCOS and have dark patch on my face. How to cure this dark patch and have a even facial skin tone? Is there any medicine for permanent cure?

I am 24M 65kg weight under no medication. Recently I have noticed this dark patch on ny skin under my armpit area in the attachment I have uploaded the pic not sure what it is. Needed to know what exactly is this?

I got dark patches at one corner of the lips before 5 days I got a crack it got healed but there is a dark patches i am concerned why the pigmentation is caused whether it will go or not

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

My 13 year old daughter has dark colouration of skin on the back of the neck. She is 5 foot 7. 62 kg. Moderately active. The texture is not velvety. It's just plain. I am worried if it is insulin resistance. Her blood sugar is in normal range. It was done 6 months back. Please advise how to proceed.

My child 2 month old has sudden dark pigmentation on left leg which is like larger patches and one black patch on scrotum

There is some dark mole like patches on skin It goes away in few days.no pain.what would it be . Sometimes it comes in leg too

Skin pigmentation melasma brown dark patches in my both eyes sides and cheeks also so pls help me gi

I have dark patches around my lips. Doctor recommended Dosetil lotion. Is this a right diagnosis doctor?

I had dark patches on neck area and I started to take homeopathic medicines for that and now it's increasing instead of decreasing can it spread to my face too?

I'm a woman in my 40s with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I've been struggling with weight gain and have noticed dark patches on my skin. Could this be acanthosis nigricans?

I'm a teenager with acne-prone skin. I've noticed dark patches on my forehead. Could this be acanthosis nigricans or something else?

Under arm pit I got little dark skin patches it used to cause burning irritation itchiness in last 4 years but now just the patch is there and no itching .it has grown way to big I mean it has spreaded .any guidance

Sudden appearance of white spots which forms clusters and dark patches in right and left arms and underarms

Actually i am having dark circles under my eye dark patches on my face and the skin of my hands and legs are wrinkled

I have oily dry skin ,in that my nose is surrounded by dark patches how to remove or reduce it ,I have skin rashes due to dry skin and daily evening and night itching in legs and buttocks pls suggest me any treatment for this condition

My father,70 years old has got dark patches on his neck with skin peeling off. This has spread on other areas of the neck and it's going to be a month . Please help with which doctor to consult and what is it

I've been using kojic acid serum and glycolic acid toner for my dark neck and there's no significant difference..what's the best topical treatment that can be done for this issue

Today morning i woke up with this unusal patch in my hands darker idk y please help me out with what is this

Dark patches appear on the sides of both cheeks from last few days appear darker and it appears from last few days more prominent

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