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Have Itchy Red Bumps On Elbows, Knees And Feet. They Appear Sticky And Slimy. Guidance

For several weeks, i have had strange itchy red bumps on my elbows that eventually spread to my arms. now it has appearred on my knees and it is spreading down towards my feet. everytime i get these bumps wet, they become sticky and slimy, and the bumps get bigger. they do not look like ingrown hairs, and i still have hair growing on those areas. also, i have found myself constantly having to move my legs to get rid of an uncomfortable sensation in my legs. i am almost 18 years old, and i want to know what these bumbs are before my birthday in september. please, can you help?
Sat, 18 May 2013
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Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
I can understand your great concern towards your health problem. There are many a possibilities regarding your red bumps. In skin practice some times we are not able to diagnose the problem just by the explanation of the patient. It needs definitely a thorough examination and the clear visualization of the skin eruption to diagnose the things precisely. I would like to advise you to meet a dermatologist as soon as possible who can diagnose the problem and give you treatment accordingly so that you could be alright before September.
For the time being period stay away from hot and humid environment, wear cotton clothes and do not scratch or pinch the affected areas.
Hope it helps.
with good health wishes,
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD (Dermatology)
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Have Itchy Red Bumps On Elbows, Knees And Feet. They Appear Sticky And Slimy. Guidance

Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM. I can understand your great concern towards your health problem. There are many a possibilities regarding your red bumps. In skin practice some times we are not able to diagnose the problem just by the explanation of the patient. It needs definitely a thorough examination and the clear visualization of the skin eruption to diagnose the things precisely. I would like to advise you to meet a dermatologist as soon as possible who can diagnose the problem and give you treatment accordingly so that you could be alright before September. For the time being period stay away from hot and humid environment, wear cotton clothes and do not scratch or pinch the affected areas. Hope it helps. with good health wishes, Dr Sanjay K Kanodia MD (Dermatology)