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What Is The Treatment For Dry Patches On Elbows?
white dry patches on underside of elbow
for over a year I have had white patches on underside of elbow. sometimes it's really hard to see and other times it's really obvious. I am a 26 year old white female. now the other arm is getting this same rash. sometimes it itches but not usually. if I scratch it , it shows up more and is kinda flaky.
for over a year I have had white patches on underside of elbow. sometimes it's really hard to see and other times it's really obvious. I am a 26 year old white female. now the other arm is getting this same rash. sometimes it itches but not usually. if I scratch it , it shows up more and is kinda flaky.
Thu, 30 May 2019
Hi,
As per your query you have symptoms of dry patches on elbows which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of the body as well.
Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from the sun. You should wear loose clothes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take an antihistamine like benadryl. If the condition doesn't get well then consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may order certain test like skin patch test, blood test, allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of a certain drug. The doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or antibacterial like clindamycin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have symptoms of dry patches on elbows which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of the body as well.
Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from the sun. You should wear loose clothes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take an antihistamine like benadryl. If the condition doesn't get well then consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may order certain test like skin patch test, blood test, allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of a certain drug. The doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or antibacterial like clindamycin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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