Suggest Treatment For Red, Bumpy, Itchy Rashes On My Knees, Buttocks, Elbows, And Fingers

Posted on Thu, 4 Apr 2024

Question: I have a red, bumpy, itchy rash on my knees, buttocks, elbows, and fingers. It kind of feels like a lot of really bad fly bites. I have been experiencing a mix of both constipation and diarrhea for the last week. Today I am feeling quite nauseous and fatigued. My fingers are stingy and kind of stiff. I don't have access to a walk in clinic for the next three hours. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query.

This sounds like possibly eczema or psoriasis.

You could try an over the counter cortisone cream 1 percent applied to the afffected areas twice daily to see if this helps.

If symptoms don't improve in a few days I would suggest you discuss this with your primary care doctor for further recommendations.

Sincerely,

Dr Galamaga

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Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

I went to the walk in clinic and they said it was a viral infection and there is nothing I can do other than drinking water. they ordered some blood work for me to do tomorrow. is this cream you speak of okay for this type of rash

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You could still try the cream on a small area to see if it helps. If it does help you could then put it on other areas which are more symptomatic.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

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