CALF, BROWNISH DISCOLORATION OF
Description and Possible Medical Problems
Even though we know it’s not good for us to bask in the sun, many people still strive to develop a deep, rich tan all over.
However, if you don’t make a habit of sunbathing and your calves become brownish in color all on their own, it’s probably a side effect of long-term heart failure. If this is the case, you probably experience chronic leg swelling and recurrent phlebitis. Due to the weakened blood vessels and poor circulation, blood slowly leaks out of the vessels, resulting in the brownish pigmentation of the skin.
Treatment
Although the brownish discoloration of the calves due to phlebitis or heart failure is not a health problem in itself and is essentially a cosmetic problem, there is no treatment for the condition besides wearing trousers or flesh-colored stockings.
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