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What Causes Red Line Running From Bicep To Elbow?

my husband has a red line from his bicep to the inside of his elbow. he works in a metal fabrication factory...he says it s painful...a dr. at the clinic said it has something to do with his folicals. i ve never heard of that before...thought it was more of a blood poisoning thing...also he has not had a tetanus shot for years and years...just looking for a possible second opinion. as far as i know he hasn t been bitten by anything other than mosquitos...does this dr know what he s talking about?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response

Hello,

I have studied your case.

According to your history possibility of urticarial dermatitis is likely.
Biopsy may be needed for diagnosis.
Usually treatment with tropical steroids gives relief
Another differential diagnosis include allergic reaction.

I will advise to consult your treating doctor for management.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Red Line Running From Bicep To Elbow?

Hello, I have studied your case. According to your history possibility of urticarial dermatitis is likely. Biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. Usually treatment with tropical steroids gives relief Another differential diagnosis include allergic reaction. I will advise to consult your treating doctor for management. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.