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Skin Issue

2017-09-04 04:35:04
My skin especially at joints , eg above finger joints, below elbows where skin usually stay loose have started itching a lot from past two weeks. The areas are turning black in colour. The skin flakes comes out.That area turns into white colour after itching. I tried few medicines but nothing worked. Please advise
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I cannot diagnose without seeing the rashes. Usually the skin of the joints are a common site for psoriasis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

Answered2017-09-04 06:07:03

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