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What Causes Hardened Skin On Knee And Elbow?
Question: Hi Healthcaremagic,
Good Day
I am XXXX (Age 38). I have recently noticed certain darkened hardened skin in some areas of my body. Its not painful or itchy and its on only one knee & a elbow (Both Left side). I am attaching Hi-resolution images of three areas: My neck, Elbow & Knee.
I have a healthy athletic profile and not suffering from any ailments/diseases.I am 5 ft 9 inches in height and weighs 80 kgs. But all life, my weight was around 75 kgs, I have gained 5 kg in last six months.
Thanks & Regards, XXXX
Good Day
I am XXXX (Age 38). I have recently noticed certain darkened hardened skin in some areas of my body. Its not painful or itchy and its on only one knee & a elbow (Both Left side). I am attaching Hi-resolution images of three areas: My neck, Elbow & Knee.
I have a healthy athletic profile and not suffering from any ailments/diseases.I am 5 ft 9 inches in height and weighs 80 kgs. But all life, my weight was around 75 kgs, I have gained 5 kg in last six months.
Thanks & Regards, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus hypertrophicus & lichen planus pigmentosus
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the images.
I can see dry, rough, thick, dark patches on elbow and knee joint.
I can also see a band of dark skin on front of neck.
I suggest a possibility of hypertrophic Lichen planus on knee and elbow and Lichen planus pigmentosus on neck.
For elbow and knee, I would suggest you to use an intensive moisturizing cream/ lotion at these sites, twice daily.
I also suggest that you use a topical potent steroid+ salicylic acid combination
ointment, twice daily, specifically for the patches on knee and elbow, over and above the moisturizer e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream + salicylic acid 6% ointment.
For neck, I would suggest a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, to be used, on dark areas on neck, twice daily.
Topical steroids are prescription products and should be used under supervision of a dermatologist, therefore I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
Lichen planus hypertrophicus & lichen planus pigmentosus
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the images.
I can see dry, rough, thick, dark patches on elbow and knee joint.
I can also see a band of dark skin on front of neck.
I suggest a possibility of hypertrophic Lichen planus on knee and elbow and Lichen planus pigmentosus on neck.
For elbow and knee, I would suggest you to use an intensive moisturizing cream/ lotion at these sites, twice daily.
I also suggest that you use a topical potent steroid+ salicylic acid combination
ointment, twice daily, specifically for the patches on knee and elbow, over and above the moisturizer e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream + salicylic acid 6% ointment.
For neck, I would suggest a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, to be used, on dark areas on neck, twice daily.
Topical steroids are prescription products and should be used under supervision of a dermatologist, therefore I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
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