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I have dry patches on skin down the length of my spine and over my sacral area..why?
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MMay have: You may have seborrheic dermatitis. See dermatologist to discuss treatment options.
Answered 9/22/2017
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Hard to say: It is hard to say, it is usually not spine related in and of itself. There are many potential causes, probably the most common is psoriasis. I would usually encourage you to be checked. Thank you for the question.
Answered 9/17/2017
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