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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchy Rash On The Elbow

My 20 year old son broke out with a rash that we thought was an allergic reaction to something almost 2 weeks ago. The rash is no better and today his elbows have taken a yellowish white color and have cracked open and is hurting him. Any ideas or suggestions?
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe itchy rash on the elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun , apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchy Rash On The Elbow

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe itchy rash on the elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun , apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari