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I have mild eczema but recently my skin around the elbow region has discoloured in white patches and i'm brown skin colour. why is this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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White patches: See a dermatologist to see if you are not developing psoriasis instead of eczema. The treatment can be different.

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have mild eczema but recently my skin around the elbow region has discoloured in white patches and i'm brown skin colour. why is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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