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  • Leg rash

  • Skin is black

  • Hand skin is dry

  • There is darkened skin on the chin

  • There is darkened skin on the under the armpit

  • There is a sore on the side

  • Armpit skin is black

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is friction melanosis?

This condition occurs when repeated rubbing of the skin with towels causes discoloration.

Symptoms of friction melanosis

  • Dark spots on skin

  • Skin abnormality

Questions your doctor may ask to check for friction melanosis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose friction melanosis

  • Do you have skin darkening?

  • Do you have any skin problems?

Treatment for friction melanosis

To prevent this, avoid rubbing the skin with rough or sharp materials. The discoloration may not completely disappear.

View the symptoms of Friction melanosis

  • Dark spots on skin

  • Abnormal skin

References

  • Yoon JH, Jang YJ, Cho EB, Park EJ, Kim KH, Kim KJ. A Rare Case of Transient Friction Melanosis of the Finger: A Case Report. Ann Dermatol. 2021 Dec;33(6):568-571. doi: 10.5021/ad.2021.33.6.568. Epub 2021 Nov 4. PMID: 34858009; PMCID: PMC8577913.

    https://anndermatol.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5021/ad.2021.33.6.568

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