Darkening of the skin can also result from a hormonal change, a congenital or hormonal disorder (as happens in Addison’s Disease), or a combination of sun exposure and allergic reaction (usually to a specific plant or chemical). Genetic causes of darkened skin. More @Wikipedia
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