My son has been having these black spots on his palms and feet lately and they're really itchy. The spots seem to be growing and they're actually under the skin, not on top. The skin over these spots feels hard, kind of like how it looks on people who do a lot of weightlifting or use shovels a lot. Plus, he sweats a lot, especially on his hands and feet. Really worried about whats going on here, any ideas?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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