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I am attaching some more pictures. Over the last 3 or 4 weeks my right knee has developed scaly skin about 2 inches in diameter and it itches at times and turns flaky and scaly. Rest of my body is fine. Not sure what is wrong. It looks purplish reddish in color. Please help. No other symptoms occuring. The area is slightly sensitive as well.
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Apply cetaphil moisturizing cream twice daily for few weeks and review
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