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What Causes Rash On Side Of Elbows And Oozes Puss?

I got this rash on the side of my elbows and it itched like crazy. Now it has wrapped around my arm and started seeping puss. And both my arms hurt really bad and are real hard to move in the morning. An the back of my arms hurt but there is no rash there. Could u help me figure out what I got
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You seem to suffer from contact allergic dermatitis most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. You may follow as below.

- antihistaminics like Levocetirizine 5 mg daily.
- oral steroid in tapering doses.
- apply mild steroid cream.
- avoid soap bath.
- avoid contact with suspected allergens.

Continue treatment till the control of disease and repeat if relapses.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Rash On Side Of Elbows And Oozes Puss?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to suffer from contact allergic dermatitis most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. You may follow as below. - antihistaminics like Levocetirizine 5 mg daily. - oral steroid in tapering doses. - apply mild steroid cream. - avoid soap bath. - avoid contact with suspected allergens. Continue treatment till the control of disease and repeat if relapses. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.