Question 1

i have red itchy bumps on my knuckles and elbows. they've been there for about 2 months and don t show signs of going away.  what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Red itchy bumps: If you haven't already, start with avoiding any hard scrubbing or washing with soap on those areas.  Use a daily barrier ointment like aquaphor immediately after shower.  You can also try a otc steroid ointment for a week or so to see if it improves.   Rashes are notoriously difficult to diagnose and manage without a picture so make sure you see your doc if not improving.  Good luck!

Question 2

red bumps on my elbows and knuckles, what are they?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 3

i have white itchy bumps on my knuckles and a cluster of itchy bumps around my elbow that appear out of no where?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps Psoriasis: The location of the skin condition you are describing reminds me of Psoriasis.  This is a chronic medical skin condition that can come and go. Some feel that it is genetically linked. Did a parent have this condition? In any respect it usually is treated with topical steroids, more severe cases need oral meds. Check with your PCP, send a photo, or see a dermatologist for work up.

Question 4

what can cause little tiny bumps around my knuckles, an outbreak on my elbows and just about everywhere my skin folds?

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Bumps: This could be several diseases. You need a skin biopsy to find out the cause of this. Your dermatologist could do this.

Question 5

i keep getting itchy red bumps on both middle knuckles of my index fingers and on my elbows.  very random not always at same times, for 3yrs now. ?

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See dermatologist: The first thing I do with nearly all itchy condition is to advise patients to apply a moisturizer on the skin

Question 6

i have non itchy, red bumps on my elbows, knuckles, knees, and thighs. not allergy or psoriasis. had a fever last week don't know if it's related. what could it be?

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Viral rash: Many viruses can cause a rash in addition to other symptoms such as fever and cough. Many of these rashes are  not specific or characteristic enough to identify the virus. The viral rash itself is not usually serious.  But it is very important to make sure the rash is not part of a serious infection such a meningococcal infection. If you have any concerns then contact your doctor immediately.

Question 7

i get this stinging itch on the back of my hand and around my elbow and after i scratch these tiny bumps appear in clusters  what could that be?

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Dermatographism: Your skin is in a state of hyperreactivity which could be caused by an allergic mechanism to something internal or external but often no obvious cause is found. If you can't get relief with antihistamines like benadryl(causes drowsiness)or Claritin( which is nondrowsy) consult an allergist.

Question 8

i have a relatively firm, non-painful, bump on my forearm just below the elbow, it can be wiggled by hand, and is maybe a quarter-inch in size. i've had one before that eventually went away after a month or so, just curious about what it is?

Accepted Answer

Forearm lump: This needs to be evaluated in person. Is this skin cyst? Lipoma? Enlarged lymph node?

Question 9

large painful very red bump with black center on chin, hand, elbow

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It appears you have what's call carbuncles which will likely require an antibiotic and perhaps even incision and drainage. See a doctor ASAP

Question 10

what do you do if the bump on the bone that connects your hand and elbow hurts?

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Needs evaluation: A painful bump needs to be evaluated to make sue it is not a bad tumor.

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I have red itchy bumps on my knuckles and elbows. they've been there for about 2 months and don t show signs of going away. what can i do about it?

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Red bumps on my elbows and knuckles, what are they?

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I have white itchy bumps on my knuckles and a cluster of itchy bumps around my elbow that appear out of no where?

A member asked:

What can cause little tiny bumps around my knuckles, an outbreak on my elbows and just about everywhere my skin folds?

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I keep getting itchy red bumps on both middle knuckles of my index fingers and on my elbows. very random not always at same times, for 3yrs now. ?

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I have non itchy, red bumps on my elbows, knuckles, knees, and thighs. not allergy or psoriasis. had a fever last week don't know if it's related. what could it be?

A member asked:

I get this stinging itch on the back of my hand and around my elbow and after i scratch these tiny bumps appear in clusters what could that be?

A member asked:

I have a relatively firm, non-painful, bump on my forearm just below the elbow, it can be wiggled by hand, and is maybe a quarter-inch in size. i've had one before that eventually went away after a month or so, just curious about what it is?

A member asked:

Large painful very red bump with black center on chin, hand, elbow

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What do you do if the bump on the bone that connects your hand and elbow hurts?

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