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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Right Knee?

I am a 55yr old male. I had 5red bumps show up in a circle on the inside of my right knee. It itches like all heck. Have used Benedetto cream and neosporin for 2 or 3 weeks. It kinda goes away and comes back. Heat makes it look worse When I get up in the morning it looks better. Thoughts?
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Your symptoms seems to be related to contact dermatitis, which is when the skin encounters an irritating substance. Among these substances include rubber, latex, soaps, detergents, dyes in clothing or poison ivy. Red bumps can also be caused by skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
- use emollient moisturizer that can help soothe itchiness and keep moisture in the skin. -Antihistamines or calamine lotion can also be beneficial, especially if the red bumps are associated with an allergen or an irritating object like poison oak.
-A warm compress can help soothe the skin and encourage drainage.
-topical or oral antibiotic.
Hope my answer was helpful , if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Right Knee?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Your symptoms seems to be related to contact dermatitis, which is when the skin encounters an irritating substance. Among these substances include rubber, latex, soaps, detergents, dyes in clothing or poison ivy. Red bumps can also be caused by skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. Some advices that I can give to you are : - use emollient moisturizer that can help soothe itchiness and keep moisture in the skin. -Antihistamines or calamine lotion can also be beneficial, especially if the red bumps are associated with an allergen or an irritating object like poison oak. -A warm compress can help soothe the skin and encourage drainage. -topical or oral antibiotic. Hope my answer was helpful , if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!