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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Bumps On Elbows
Question: have a skin rash that started on my elbows. it next spread to the back of my calf. Rash appears to be small red bumps. its starts as an itchy spot and turns into this rash. the rash on the back of my calves is in a straight line across the back. The rash has now spread to my sides and down both sides of my buttocks. This started Friday evening at my elbows and spread in the last 48 hours. I otherwise feel fine. it is just very itchy. thanks
Brief Answer:
Could be eczema/ contact dermatitis/ urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having some itchy rashes on your body which are spreading.
From your history and description, I would consider the following possibilities-
1. Eczema - It could occur due to dry skin/ change in weather conditions.
You would benefit from continuing the medication you are using. (1% Hydrocortisone cream). Apply 3 times a day on the rashes.
Use a good moisturizer ( like Aveeno) 2 times a day to prevent dryness.
Bathe with lukewarm water and use minimal soap.
You could also take an antihistamine like Benadryl at bedtime for 5- 10 days.
2. Contact dermatitis- This occurs due to an allergy to a extrinsic factor like plants/ chemicals/ paints/ etc. If you have any recent exposure to any potential trigger which could cause allergy, please eliminate it.
3. Allergies to medications- Have you been on any new medication recently? This could cause a similar rash. You need to stop the offending medications.
4. Urticaria- This cause hives like rashes on the body. You could benefit from taking an antihistamine like Claritin in the daytime and Benadryl at bedtime.
These are the possibilities based on your history and description.
However, please attach a clear photograph of the lesion which will help me to assess better.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Could be eczema/ contact dermatitis/ urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having some itchy rashes on your body which are spreading.
From your history and description, I would consider the following possibilities-
1. Eczema - It could occur due to dry skin/ change in weather conditions.
You would benefit from continuing the medication you are using. (1% Hydrocortisone cream). Apply 3 times a day on the rashes.
Use a good moisturizer ( like Aveeno) 2 times a day to prevent dryness.
Bathe with lukewarm water and use minimal soap.
You could also take an antihistamine like Benadryl at bedtime for 5- 10 days.
2. Contact dermatitis- This occurs due to an allergy to a extrinsic factor like plants/ chemicals/ paints/ etc. If you have any recent exposure to any potential trigger which could cause allergy, please eliminate it.
3. Allergies to medications- Have you been on any new medication recently? This could cause a similar rash. You need to stop the offending medications.
4. Urticaria- This cause hives like rashes on the body. You could benefit from taking an antihistamine like Claritin in the daytime and Benadryl at bedtime.
These are the possibilities based on your history and description.
However, please attach a clear photograph of the lesion which will help me to assess better.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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