Question 1

i've dark areas in skin (knee), the dr gave me creams (pigmanorm/aldoquin) for 4 months but no improvement, i need an alternative &effective cream! ?

Accepted Answer

Proper use: First, when you use this type of cream, you apply it only at night since sunlight inactivates it.  Then you must avoid sun exposure at that area as much as possible otherwise the pigment will come back. Sun screen used must contain titanium or zinc oxide and be re-applied every 2 hrs when there is sun exposure. Laser and ipl treatment may help. Consult a dermatologist.

Question 2

how can i get rid of numbness in the skin above my knee?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: When you identify and treat the cause of the numbness, then you will get red of it. More history and a physical exam is needed to direct you in the right direction.

Question 3

hi, the skin on and around my knee is numb for 3 days now..nothing else hurt, but the numbness is quite worrying?

Accepted Answer

Give it time.: Should not be something to worry about.it is localized..If spreading or getting worse.consult a neurologist.

Question 4

for a couple of months i have had a patch of numb skin on the outside of my knee. i've also noticed pain in my lower back. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

You could have: a pinched or irritated NERVE in your low back at the L4-L5 level (lumbar Spine) which is causing your low back pain plus "RADICULOPATHY" causing the alteration in sensation on the side of your knee!
See an ORTHOPEDIST foe evaluation/treatment!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 5

i have had a patch on lateral outer thighs(both ) that are numb. right has spread to below knee, skin hurts, stabbing horrific pain . what is this?

Accepted Answer

One of two things: Myralgia parasthetica from impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, or L4 Lumbar radiculopathy, from a structural lesion or other (infection like Herpes / Varicella Zoster)

Question 6

a patch of skin just above my right knee suddenly became numb to the touch.  no pain, and i can feel pressure, just nothing barely touching the skin.

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See your doctor: Your doctor will go through the history of your problem, perform an examination of the numb patch on your  knee and then, decide if you may need imaging studies, other lab results, and whether you should seeing a specialist with your symptoms.

Question 7

i occaisonally get one knife like stabbing pain in the same spot of the head. it knocks me to my knees and and my whole body will feel numb and tingly?

Accepted Answer

Paroxysmal hemicrani: is thought to be a variant of cluster headache because of similar autonomic features. Both cluster and paroxysmal hemicrania are classified as trigeminal autonomic cephalgias in the new IHS classification. However, almost all cases of paroxysmal hemicrania are relieved by Indomethacin and this response is considered diagnostic for paroxysmal hemicrania. 
Rec. see orofacial pain or headache special

Question 8

a couple of weeks ago, i noticed some numbness of the skin next to my knee on the inner side. a few days later, this area increased a bit and i now ha?

Accepted Answer

Details matter: This might be a nerve problem, but without a more detailed history and physical examination, not possible to be more definitive.  Suggest you see your physician who can localize the problem and create a diagnostic and treatment plan with you.

Question 9

i'm 54, male & have part numbness on left of thigh above my knee for 35 years. noticed a 1" brown very numb skin lesion there. what cld it be? options

Accepted Answer

See ur PCP or: Dermatologist to assess the brown lesion and the numbness could be from a nerve inflammation or impingement. Take care!

Question 10

i fell hard on knees, snowboarding, on hard icy patch. two weeks later, right knee is tender to touch, skin feels numb when i touch it-what to do?

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Need exam: You need a doctor to examine your knee and probably an xray to determine if you fractured something.

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I've dark areas in skin (knee), the dr gave me creams (pigmanorm/aldoquin) for 4 months but no improvement, i need an alternative &effective cream! ?

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How can i get rid of numbness in the skin above my knee?

A member asked:

Hi, the skin on and around my knee is numb for 3 days now..nothing else hurt, but the numbness is quite worrying?

A member asked:

For a couple of months i have had a patch of numb skin on the outside of my knee. i've also noticed pain in my lower back. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have had a patch on lateral outer thighs(both ) that are numb. right has spread to below knee, skin hurts, stabbing horrific pain . what is this?

A member asked:

A patch of skin just above my right knee suddenly became numb to the touch. no pain, and i can feel pressure, just nothing barely touching the skin.

A member asked:

I occaisonally get one knife like stabbing pain in the same spot of the head. it knocks me to my knees and and my whole body will feel numb and tingly?

A member asked:

A couple of weeks ago, i noticed some numbness of the skin next to my knee on the inner side. a few days later, this area increased a bit and i now ha?

A member asked:

I'm 54, male & have part numbness on left of thigh above my knee for 35 years. noticed a 1" brown very numb skin lesion there. what cld it be? options

A member asked:

I fell hard on knees, snowboarding, on hard icy patch. two weeks later, right knee is tender to touch, skin feels numb when i touch it-what to do?

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