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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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brown stains on hands
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
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brown stains on hands

by Frank, Sep 14, 2000 12:00AM
For the second time in a month or so, I've gotten an irregular pattern of brown stains appearing on both hands, on the palm side.  Then they go away after a day or so. There are more on my right hand.

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 14, 2000 12:00AM
Frank:

By far the most common form of pigmentation on the palms is color coming from the outside.  What are you working with or handling?  I bet something other than wisdom is rubbing off on you.  If the problem persists, you should see a dermatologist.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)

by dancergirl1990, Jun 11, 2008 07:38AM
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