The skin around my ankles is getting darker and thicker over time. What causes this?
Darkening and thickening skin around the ankles is often related to chronic venous insufficiency—when blood has difficulty returning from the legs to the heart. Blood and fluid can pool around the lower legs, causing swelling, itching, and gradual brown or reddish skin discoloration. Other possibilities include: Stasis dermatitis from long-term venous congestion Varicose veins Previous …









