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Would You Consider Itchy Pimples And Whiteheads Along With Dryness Of Skin A Case Of Eczema?

Hi, my name is Ashley, and for the last few days I've had itching on the outer area of my elbow. I assumed it was eczema because I have it seasonal, and I currently have it on my eyelids. So I thought nothing of it until this morning. I had gone to school and I had real temptation to bicker/itch at my elbow. I went to the nurse and she says I have three bumps on my elbow, and that they have white heads. I looked at it in the mirror, and it's about three/four mild, average looking pimples. Only that area is just really itchy, dry and it bothers me to even rest my elbow on any surface, or to lay my arm straight. The nurse recommended anti itch cream, and to be cautious. She thinks I might've been bitten by something and to go to the doctor by next week if it isn't better. I don't think I can wait, and I'm just trying to figure some things out. Do you have an idea? Thank you!
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi and welcome,
you maybe having something called keratosis pilaris or phrynoderma, which causes itchy small heads in the region of elbow.
Get a moisturizer containing urea or lactic acid and apply twice daily on the affected area. dont rub or itch too much.
For relieve of itching, take oral anti allergics like cetrizine or loratadine.Hope i helped.
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Would You Consider Itchy Pimples And Whiteheads Along With Dryness Of Skin A Case Of Eczema?

Hi and welcome, you maybe having something called keratosis pilaris or phrynoderma, which causes itchy small heads in the region of elbow. Get a moisturizer containing urea or lactic acid and apply twice daily on the affected area. dont rub or itch too much. For relieve of itching, take oral anti allergics like cetrizine or loratadine.Hope i helped.