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What Causes A Swollen Rash On The Elbow?

Posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016

Question: My son has a bumby rash on his around his elbow. Not sure if its something to be concerned with or not. He is currently on antibiotics for ear and sinus infections.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload images of the elbow

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (48 minutes later)

Attached are a couple of pictures. He is 10 months old.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like insect bite allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hi...this looks like insect bite allergy.

ou can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar