Hemosiderin staining
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Anyone having this problem on ankles and bottom of legs
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Notes on Hemosiderin staining
clair15856 treasa1069
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Hemosiderin Staining is the appearance of brownish patches above the ankles that usually occurs when red blood cells break down and begin to leak iron. As the iron deposits begin to accumulate under the skin, staining in the form of patches begins to develop