I have cartilage degradation on my right knee and it is swollen with effusion (image). What should I do if the physiotherapy exercises recommended for recovery do not work?

Hi, From the photo, you may have a benign skin condition called “lichen spinulosus”. The cause is not known and it is not contagious. The condition is harmless. Moisturizers and topical retinoids may help improve the appearance. Do see a doctor if the condition really bothers you and if you wish for some prescription creams to help improve it.

A quick blood test can be for gout, which comes and goes. Maybe there is an existing problem. Keep a journal on these kinds of pain, the timing when it happens, and what you are doing at that time, every time you do something to trigger the pain. If it keeps coming back then we can do a quick blood test.