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What Causes A Red Welp About The Size Of A Quarter That Appears In The Elbow?
What could a red welp about the size of a quarter that appears iny elbow and then it goes away in about a week and then comes back and it doesn t hurt if you touch it but it feels weird and Sometimes itches and when it goes away there is still a little spot like a scar
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hello,
Elbow is not a usual place for pimples to develop, however, this might be dermatitis herpetiformis or even acne. However, a photograph of the affected area will help more.
Sometimes, gluten free diet might help disappear this itchy welt especially when dermatitis herpetiformis is confirmed.
So to my opinion should consult with a dermatologist when the welt appears.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
Elbow is not a usual place for pimples to develop, however, this might be dermatitis herpetiformis or even acne. However, a photograph of the affected area will help more.
Sometimes, gluten free diet might help disappear this itchy welt especially when dermatitis herpetiformis is confirmed.
So to my opinion should consult with a dermatologist when the welt appears.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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