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I have a white dry patch on my knee. it is a little sore to touch. there are no sharp or stinging pain. it has grown pretty big over the past 6 months?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get it checked out: That sounds concerning. You should definitely have it examined. Be well.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a white dry patch on my knee. it is a little sore to touch. there are no sharp or stinging pain. it has grown pretty big over the past 6 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Dr Minich agreed

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