- Male
- 40 Years
- 04/09/2025
He recently had a health checkup. Please advise if any prescription is required. He has diabetes, high uric acid, and high blood pressure, and he is already taking medicines for these. Whenever he scratches his skin, it becomes black. Please tell us the reason for this.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Darkened itchy skin after scratching may indicate chronic eczema or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Diabetes may worsen skin healing. Ensure blood sugars are well controlled. CONSULT DERMATOLOGY
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Take a HBA1C (GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN) Test or Take a GLUCOSE FASTING & PP Test
Answered 04/09/2025
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