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Dry and wrinkled patch appears on skin, not red or itchy. initially only 1, which fails to go away for years. recently it spreads to more. what it is?

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Multiple causes : Dry patches in the skin can be seen in conditions such as pityriasis alba and other rashes. Pityriasis alba is a sign of sensitive skin and causes dry white patches. Scented products and sunscreens can often cause flares. See a dermatologist to evaluate an active area for a potential biopsy and treatment recommedations.

Answered 5/18/2018

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