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Itchy Rash On Elbow, Outer Hip, Lower Abdomen, Behind Knees, Putting Hydrocortisone, Gone, Again Coming Up. What To Do?

I have a very itchy rash that started on my elbow. I now have it on my outer hip, lower abdomen and behind one of my knees. It starts as little bumps almost like bug bites and after I scratch it turns into a blotchy red rash. I have been putting hydrocortisone cream on it which helps. The one on my arm started almost 2 months ago. It is almost gone, but now the other ones have shown up.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013
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hello
welcome to healthcare magic forum .
thank you for your query .
it look like some allergic or infective condition '
it may be due to dry skin mainly
you need to apply good moisturizer 3-4 times a day
for itching you can take tab cetrizine at night
hydrocortisone will help you
do not scratch or pick the skin as it will increase chance of infection .
it may be due to heredity reason also .
better to consult dermatologist if not improved
i hope i answered your query .
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Itchy Rash On Elbow, Outer Hip, Lower Abdomen, Behind Knees, Putting Hydrocortisone, Gone, Again Coming Up. What To Do?

hello welcome to healthcare magic forum . thank you for your query . it look like some allergic or infective condition it may be due to dry skin mainly you need to apply good moisturizer 3-4 times a day for itching you can take tab cetrizine at night hydrocortisone will help you do not scratch or pick the skin as it will increase chance of infection . it may be due to heredity reason also . better to consult dermatologist if not improved i hope i answered your query .