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Skin darkening

Skin darkening

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

Is Symptom of

Contact dermatitis (rash)
Condition
Insulin shock
Condition
Venous insufficiency
Condition
Acanthosis nigricans
Condition
Iron overload (hemochromatosis)
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Hydroxyurea
Busulfan
Dactinomycin
Bleomycin
Mercaptopurine
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Skin darkening
Hydroquinone

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