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Grey & black patches-Hand
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My mother is having greyish and slight blackish patches on her forearm and upper side of hand. It has been six months but they don't seem to lessen. She has recommended Photostable sunscreen gel. Image is also attached. Please suggest.
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Stucco keratosis or Seborrheic keratosis is what it appears to be from the faint photograph that you have provided. It is usually a sign of ageing of the skin and need not be treated unless cosmetic outcome is the concern. There are multiple options to treat it can should be discussed in person.
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Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation.
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Avoid Self Medications.
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