Dark patches(white) in knee

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Asked for Male, 4 Years

I have white patches on both of my knees. Please refer to the images in the photo. Please give proper solutions why it's happening any medicine to cure

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

Do you have a habit of keeping knee bent and applying pressure over knee for a long time daily. This may be due to thickening of skin at the pressure point..

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You can use soft knee support while applying pressure over knee. Apply petroleum Jelly locally..

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If it persists, you can also consult a Dermatologist

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia

Orthopedic surgeon 6 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Skin issue.. Contact skin specialist

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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty

Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist 10 yrs exp Nellore

Consult dermatologist

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