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What Do Painful Rashes On The Elbows, Chest And Neck Indicate?

I am 40 years of age , I have noticed a patch on my left elbow (insight) developed a pain about 2 weeks ago..still the patch is there now the pain has developed to the chest, neck and goes right doway to my leg. And put lot of effortto breath. Could you just help me to find out what this is .
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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As per your query you have symptoms of painful rashes on the elbows, chest and neck which is very common due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. It can also occur due to allergic reaction or side effects of certain medicine. It could be due to fact as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes and apply ice pack on rashes to reduce redness and inflammation. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe benzoyl peroxide ointment . Apply ice pack on rashes 2-3 times a day.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Painful Rashes On The Elbows, Chest And Neck Indicate?

As per your query you have symptoms of painful rashes on the elbows, chest and neck which is very common due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. It can also occur due to allergic reaction or side effects of certain medicine. It could be due to fact as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing azelaic acid , apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes and apply ice pack on rashes to reduce redness and inflammation. If condition doesn t get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe benzoyl peroxide ointment . Apply ice pack on rashes 2-3 times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari