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What Does Ring Shaped Bump On The Elbows?

I have a round red/brown hard but flat ring shaped bump on my elbow. It s not itchy. It looks a little like ringworm though. It seems to be going away today but I still concerned. It s about the size of a dime and a very slight indentation in the center. I don t want a subscription. What does a one time consult cost
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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Has it been there for long?. Do you frequently keep your elbows on any hard surface like a table? It most probably is a bursa. If there is no pain, it means it is not infected. Avoiding pressure on the bursa, like keeping the elbows on the table for long, will help it gradually resolve. At this point, no specific treatment is required, just avoid pressure on the bursa.
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What Does Ring Shaped Bump On The Elbows?

Has it been there for long?. Do you frequently keep your elbows on any hard surface like a table? It most probably is a bursa. If there is no pain, it means it is not infected. Avoiding pressure on the bursa, like keeping the elbows on the table for long, will help it gradually resolve. At this point, no specific treatment is required, just avoid pressure on the bursa.