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Elbow Area And Ankle Bone Is Hardening And Peels Off. What Is The Reason?

Hi, My skin, especially in elbow area/ankle bone are is hardenning and peels off.what may be reason for it.I observe when i eat very spicy food like Chicken,the dryness is more.I have applied Propygenta NF cream which gave me relief,but i discontinued.The effected area is turning dark as well. When i reffered to a general doctor,he said its callus .
posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2012
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I really appreciate your concern, the given history here indicate the two strong possibilities one is dry eczema and second would be psoriasis, in both of this condition I would suggest to initially treat this with the local steroid preparation and the best agent would be "Beclomethasone" with keratolytic agent (Salicylic acid) if this fails to respond then it need to be examined with dermatologist, hope this information helps you have nice day.
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Elbow Area And Ankle Bone Is Hardening And Peels Off. What Is The Reason?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the given history here indicate the two strong possibilities one is dry eczema and second would be psoriasis, in both of this condition I would suggest to initially treat this with the local steroid preparation and the best agent would be Beclomethasone with keratolytic agent (Salicylic acid) if this fails to respond then it need to be examined with dermatologist, hope this information helps you have nice day.