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A purple/pink spot on the skin of my knee cap it's been there for years sometimes itches heavy scratching makes it weep and white dead skin comes off?
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See dermatologist: Most likely a psoriatic patch BUT if it is enlarging or weeping more definitely see a skin doctor.
Answered 7/17/2014
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