SKIN DISCOLORATION

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SKIN DISCOLORATION

Asked for Male, 24 Years

MY BROTHER HAS SKIN DARK DISCOLORATION OF FEW BODY PARTS LIKE STOMACH, LOWER CALVES, ETC. HE IS ALSO TAKING ZINC SUPPLEMENTS. HIS WEIGHT IS ALSO NORMAL AND NO HISTORY OF ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS. I JUST WANT TO KNOW 1. CAN ANY NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY CAUSE NORMAL SKIN COLOR TO BECOME DARK AND CAN CAUSE BUILD UP OF DEAD SKIN CELL. 2. IF YES THEN WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT ARE AVAILABLE. THANKS.. YOUR SUPPORT CAN BE VERY VALUABLE...

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Dr. Govind S Mittal

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

It is very important to see the patient or atleast his photos to understand this problem better. Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Bengaluru

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