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Red round itchy patches of dry skin on knees? i itch them enough that they bleed sometimes but never get any better.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Psoriasis?: Clearly you have some sort of dermatitis. Psoriasis sounds like a good bet, but there are other possibilities as well. See your doctor or ideally a dermatologist. Good luck.

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

Red round itchy patches of dry skin on knees? i itch them enough that they bleed sometimes but never get any better.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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