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A 42-year-old male asked:

My elbows and knee caps are extremely dry that are white and sandy. what can i do?

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Dr. Stephen Bernsanswered

Pathology 22 years experience

See dermatologist: The might represent psoriasis, but please have a dermatologist examine you to get proper treatment.

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