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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
dark knees
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 08, 1999 12:00AM
, Sep 08, 1999 12:00AM
Amanda:
Most cases I've seen of dark, rough skin on elbows and knees come from rubbing (leaning on elbows, praying on knees, etc.), though other cases have no such obvious trigger.
My advice: go to the drugstore and pick up a cream containing hydroquinone, a lightening agent, and a moisturizer containing 20% urea, a skin softener. Use each once a day, the former in the AM, the latter at night. Keep that up for a month or two. If there is any potential trauma or rubbing, try padding or avoidance.
If these measures don't work, a doctor may help.
Best.
Dr. R
Most cases I've seen of dark, rough skin on elbows and knees come from rubbing (leaning on elbows, praying on knees, etc.), though other cases have no such obvious trigger.
My advice: go to the drugstore and pick up a cream containing hydroquinone, a lightening agent, and a moisturizer containing 20% urea, a skin softener. Use each once a day, the former in the AM, the latter at night. Keep that up for a month or two. If there is any potential trauma or rubbing, try padding or avoidance.
If these measures don't work, a doctor may help.
Best.
Dr. R
