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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Brown staining of feet
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Brown staining of feet
by timothy parker, Oct 23, 1999 12:00AM
I have molasses colored staining of my feet. Some cracked area and an unpleasant ordor. Any ideas of what this is??????
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 24, 1999 12:00AM
, Oct 24, 1999 12:00AM
Tim:
Hard to say with certainty from your description. It could be fungus, hyperkeratosis (skin thickening), hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), or some combination thereof. Try OTC clotrimazole cream twice a day and see a dermatologist. Clearing any or all these conditions should be no problem.
Best.
Dr. R
Hard to say with certainty from your description. It could be fungus, hyperkeratosis (skin thickening), hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), or some combination thereof. Try OTC clotrimazole cream twice a day and see a dermatologist. Clearing any or all these conditions should be no problem.
Best.
Dr. R
