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What Causes Dry And Scaly Skin With Recurrent Spots On The Chin?
I have recurring spots on my chin (2) that seem to come back in the same place although I ve had them burned off a couple times (at least) in a doctor s office. the spots are circular, and no larger than the head of a pencil eraser end (maybe a little smaller). on top of this, each continues to form scaling on top which appears to be regenerating skin that is dry/scaly in nature. If you remove the dry, thickened skin, which I have done a couple times, it just recurs. Now, I have noticed an additional similar patch show up on my shin. it started out looking like a blister, and scaled over with hardened skin. thoughts??
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hello,
The lesion that you have described is a scaly dermatosis.
I suggest you get a biopsy done from the lesion to know the exact nature of the lesion.
Kindly, discuss the feasibility of biopsy of the lesion with your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
The lesion that you have described is a scaly dermatosis.
I suggest you get a biopsy done from the lesion to know the exact nature of the lesion.
Kindly, discuss the feasibility of biopsy of the lesion with your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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