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Have black spots,may be due to sugar
Please let me know to whom I need to consult for my grandmother who have black spots on legs and they sometimes itch and sometimes cause inflammation ,some doctor said they are due to sugar
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This could be diabetes dermopathy or shin spots. They appear as asymptomatic ,round , brown , slightly depressed patches. Old lesions resolve in 18-24 months and new lesions appear. Most common site is over shins.
The exact cause is not known but they may be associated with increased risk of microvascular complications.
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get evaluated for proper glycemic control, diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy.
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Don't worry... she's suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this black spot... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and management
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