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What Causes Itchy Blisters Above The Elbow?

The past 3 days I have had a cluster of bumps right above my elbow that seem to be increasing in number and some are turning into blisters that itch and hurt. I also have a 4 clusters connected in-between my breasts. I am not sure what caused this and will not be able to get to make a doctors appointment until Monday because the VA appointment line is closed now and will not reopen until Monday. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019
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Hi,

Well the cluster of bumps can be due to bacterial infection or can also be due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a clinical examination and also a blood test can be done to rule out what exactly it is.

For now you can apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over it and if there is itching take anti histamine like Levocetrizine. Avoid scratching it again and again as it can cause spread of infection and the blisters can be formed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Itchy Blisters Above The Elbow?

Hi, Well the cluster of bumps can be due to bacterial infection or can also be due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a clinical examination and also a blood test can be done to rule out what exactly it is. For now you can apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over it and if there is itching take anti histamine like Levocetrizine. Avoid scratching it again and again as it can cause spread of infection and the blisters can be formed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist