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What Causes Of Painful, Scaly, Flaky, Dry Skin On The Elbows?

Left elbow scales over, dry and flaky skin, discoloration in large area around the elbow bone. Sometimes the flaky skin breaks open and it seeps dark red blood, for some time before clotting over. Feels bruised, sometimes sharp pin point pain. Dermatologist told me to treat it with Vaseline, which does nothing to eliminate the condition. I have tried over the counter cortisone, soaking in bededine, treating with drawing creams, neosporin, leaving it covered, and uncovered. It continues this cycle.
Mon, 23 May 2022
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Hi,

The following are few causes of your condition:
1) Vitamin A deficiency leading to phrynoderma or rough scaly papules over bony prominences especially over elbows
2) Similar condition is also seen in omega 3 fatty acids deficiency

As you have tried everything except the above, i would suggest you to take vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids supplementation for at least 2 months and I'm sure you will be relieved of symptoms. Also keep using moisturizers over that part of skin.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Of Painful, Scaly, Flaky, Dry Skin On The Elbows?

Hi, The following are few causes of your condition: 1) Vitamin A deficiency leading to phrynoderma or rough scaly papules over bony prominences especially over elbows 2) Similar condition is also seen in omega 3 fatty acids deficiency As you have tried everything except the above, i would suggest you to take vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids supplementation for at least 2 months and I m sure you will be relieved of symptoms. Also keep using moisturizers over that part of skin. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist