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Why Do I Have Red Itchy Pimples Near Interior Elbow Joints?

Posted on Tue, 12 Apr 2022

Question: I have red itchy pimples near interior elbow joints - a couple in underarm. Week old And a straight line of solid red 4 inches just above where leg meets body of just appeared yesterday

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Perhaps it is scabies or it could be fungal infection.

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope to assist you further once I get the images

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

The first batch of 8 seems to be healing 9 days- second elbow of 5 spots still red 7 days - line below hip is two days- perhaps if there is no additional spread I’m clear. Don’t see where to upload pictures

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical steroid cream and oral antihistamine

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Seem like bug bites. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate cream or triamcinolone acetonide cream, twice daily for a week. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope it helps. Let me know if you need any more assistance

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng