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What Causes Rough Dry Patch Below The Knee With Stinging Sensation?
I have a rough, small, dry/patchy area on the skin just below my knee (slightly to the side). Sometimes it stings if certain fabrics touch it, and sometimes it s itchy. No sign of infection. I ve been using cortisone cream. Any ideas? I don t have diabetes. Thanks!
Wed, 11 May 2016
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It is possible that it may be fungal skin infection based on the symptoms described.
Fungal skin rash tend to be dry and scaly.
The use of a topical anti fungal will help eg econazole, ketoconazole, miconazole.
Fungal infections can take a long time to resolve, it may take two to three weeks of consistent use of medication.
I hope this helps
It is possible that it may be fungal skin infection based on the symptoms described.
Fungal skin rash tend to be dry and scaly.
The use of a topical anti fungal will help eg econazole, ketoconazole, miconazole.
Fungal infections can take a long time to resolve, it may take two to three weeks of consistent use of medication.
I hope this helps
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