A macular amyloidosis is a form of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis, a condition where proteinaceous material (amyloid) gets deposited in the skin, resulting in hyperpigmented patches. It appears as brown macules under the skin of the trunk and extremities. They are usually harmless, and there is no cure for amyloidosis.
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I have brown patches on my neck and chest. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have brown patches all around my neck and on my chest. On closer inspection these patches are actually made up of small brown or black spots. On my chest, they feel rough and have a matt texture. On my neck they are pretty much noticeably raised from the skin surface if I feel it wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the complaint in them? Is it itching, burning or painful? Have you taken treatment for Pityriasis versicolor? Read Full »
The scars in my legs are dark and ugly. How to lighten them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some scars on my legs from when I was a younger kid. So when I was younger I fell and bruised and got scars. Sometimes, I would scratch my scars and over time the scars become dark and they look ugly. And since then I do not wear shorts or clothes that show my legs. Is there ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, your scratching-induced issues over the skin are not scars, rather they are marks that too over a background of another mild skin condition that you seem to have. Scars are aberrations in the skin texture, irrespective of the color change. What you h... Read Full »
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