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Sun exposure
Irritation or inflammation
Previous skin injury
The ankles are especially prone because they are often exposed and subject to friction.

4. Acanthosis Nigricans
In some cases, thick, darkened skin may be linked to a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans.

This condition is often associated with: