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Reddish Itchy Bumps Spreading On The Elbow. Need Immediate Medication

Hi. In the past few days red itchy bumps started popping up on my right elbow and has grew to a large patch, now they are very tiny bumps forming up my right and left forearms and I have just a few red raised bumps on my left elbow... While working my elbows and arms are exsposed and get a lil sweaty and dirty. .. What should I do because the bumps a mutiplying fast
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hi

Thanks for your query

You seem to be developing an allergic skin reaction.

considering the sites involved in your case, possibility of a photosensitive rash which is a sun induced rash can be considered.

Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
use a sunscreen regularly with spf of atleast 26.
Wear cotton clothes.
Wear full sleeved shirts in order to avoid direct sun light.

Apply a topical steroid cream over the area twice a day for 3 to five days.
Can take oral antihistamines for itching.

Hope it helps

dr geetika Paul
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Reddish Itchy Bumps Spreading On The Elbow. Need Immediate Medication

Hi Thanks for your query You seem to be developing an allergic skin reaction. considering the sites involved in your case, possibility of a photosensitive rash which is a sun induced rash can be considered. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. use a sunscreen regularly with spf of atleast 26. Wear cotton clothes. Wear full sleeved shirts in order to avoid direct sun light. Apply a topical steroid cream over the area twice a day for 3 to five days. Can take oral antihistamines for itching. Hope it helps dr geetika Paul