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My knee has a very dark rough spot that sort of looks like a small bruise. i've had it for so long it never seems to go away. is it dead skin? it's so rough compared to the rest of my knee. i also have very rough dry dark areas around my big toe that is

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
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Dark patch: sounds like dry skin or possible eczema or psoriasis.
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Dr. Warren Wolfe
Dr. Warren Wolfe commented
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Best to see a dermatologist or even your family physician to be sure since this has lasted so long.
Apr 16, 2015
Dr. Scott Keith
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Working Skin.: Darken, roughened areas of skin are often seen around joints and areas of high skin motility. They are usually due to multiple layers of shin causing a pigment increase perception. You can always have it evaluated to see if it is something else, but often there is little that can be done.
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