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Suggest Treatment For Itchiness On The Elbow
Both of my elbows have itchy, patches around them. They are red now, I think because I have scratched them. I noticed my elbows itchy a couple days ago and tried benadryl cream. It seems as if the rash has spread but I have not noticed it anywhere else other than my elbows. Please help!!
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchiness on the elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of body as well. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. You should wear loose clothes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchiness on the elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, psoriasis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of body as well. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. You should wear loose clothes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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