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Should I Be Concerned About Persistent Small White Patch Of Dry Skin On My Elbow?
I've had a small white patch of dry skin on my elbow for years. I often scrape it with a pumex stone and after drying I rub it with a strong moisturizer. But within a couple days it comes back. Can this be some kind of wart I should have a dermatologist look at?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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yes it is right to consult a dermatologist to rule out other conditions.it may as simple as xerosis, or may be forerunner of conditions like psoriasis
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