A member asked:

I have dry patches on skin down the length of my spine and over my sacral area..why?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

MMay have: You may have seborrheic dermatitis. See dermatologist to discuss treatment options.

Answered 9/22/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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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