dark brown spots on legs

[amua2004]

--This started  with few spots about  5 yrs. back  on legs near  fingures and now  has spread upto ankles. The color gets darker they donot itch.I am 78 and had bypass surgery.Aspirin  50mg. twice is the medicine  I take.

-My two fingers of right leg adjusent to thumb  have been crooked  and less sensetive


This discussion is related to Brownish-red spots on legs.

[Diane864]

My dark spots started as small dot and turned into a 1" in diameter brown spot.  I started getting more small spots near my ankles.  Over several years, they faded.  Now I have a very large 2" in diameter spot on my left ankle.  Anonther one appeared in the same area on my right ankle.  I'm frustrated and embarrased to show my legs.  My dermatologist said it was due to excess iron in my blood.  However, when I have had blood work, it shows I have a difficiency of iron.

I can't find a cure.  fade creams don't work.

[foxyLady22]

I have brown spot on my right leg.7 now i am getting some on my left leg what can i do>

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Differentials for spots on the lower extremities may include stasis dermatitis, a xerotic dermatitis and bleeding problems. In your case, vascular insufficiencies also need to be considered. You have mentioned of taking aspirin thus, your bleeding parameters including INR also need to be assessed. Aspirin may cause some bleeding problems. This needs to be looked into.

A complete physical examination, including evaluation of your pulses may also need to be assessed. A duplex ultrasound may be done over the lower extremities to ascertain the patency of the blood vessels. If varicosities are present over the area, then the likelihood of stasis dermatitis and venous insufficiencies may be likely.