Calcium Deposits Under Skin

Calcium Deposits Under Skin

Calcium deposits under skin is most commonly found in women. Read this article to find out what are calcium deposits under the skin and how it can be treated.

Calcium deposits under skin is often referred to as calcinosis. They appear as a cluster of white lumps of different sizes. It results from abnormal deposition of calcium phosphate in the soft tissues of the body. It can be seen in various parts of the body, like the fingers, elbows, face and shoulders. In the initial stage, these deposits are soft and do not cause any trouble. But with the passage of time, they grow bigger, become hard, and cause pain and inflammation. It has been found that women in the age group of 35 to 65 are at a higher risk of getting this problem.

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