What Causes Recurring Rashes Around The Elbows While On Clobetasol?

Posted on Sun, 22 Oct 2017

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Question : I have reoccurring rashes around my elbow that itch like crazy and feel hot to the touch. I am currently using Clobetasol, but it's not working very well.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eczema or dermatitis herpetiformis, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,

According to your complaints, it could be eczema or dermatitis herpetiformis.

I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

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Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (38 minutes later)

I'm not sure if the picture l have uploaded is clear enough. I hope it sent. Never done this before.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eczema, clobetasol cream, moisturising cream and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be eczema.
Eczema is a chronic disease which has a tendency to recur.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to continue with clobetasol propionate cream on the rash twice daily along with frequent and liberal application of a moisturising cream containing white soft paraffin on the entire arm 2-3 times in a day.
Also take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 2 weeks.
These measures should help in resolving the rash.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng