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My husband has white dry patches on both knees he says they're not itchy or sour. i put lotion and cream but nothing works they keep getting bigger.

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Dry Patches: These could be several different things, it is time to see his doctor or a Dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/3/2014

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