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Red Spot On Knee

Red spots on the knee can occur due to various causes like psoriasis (an autoimmune disease), eczema (a chronic condition resulting in red itchy spots), hives due to allergies, insect bites, acne, or even skin cancer. Treatment for red spots on the knee depends on the cause and, in most cases, may only require home remedies or over-the-counter drugs.

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I have been using a heating pad on my arthritic knee for very long, and suddenly I noticed temporary redness. What is it?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been overusing a heating pad on my arthritic knee. I stopped using it yesterday because I felt like I had a sunburn on both knees. (Use on both knees as both knees have arthritis, but I have been using it more on the right knee.) I went out to sit in the sun yesterday (I did not us...  Read Full »

Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not burned. Your skin might be sensitive or mildly irritated with the heating pad and react rapidly to sunlight. Do not worry. It will get alright by itself. Thank you.  Read Full »

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