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What can cause small circular patches of very dry, inflamed skin that appear bilaterally and with no apparent cause? otc medications are of no help.
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You should be: careful of any round patches of dry inflamed skin especially around the elbows and knees. This condition could be psoriasis, which will need to be diagnosed quickly and early on to get treatment. Please see a healthcare provider asap to get properly diagnosed. Thank you for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 3/16/2018
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