Question 1

for a month i have had small itchy red bumps on both elbows and for 8 months i have had a scaly itchy rash under my butt, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis?: Psoriasis involves both these areas and could fit with this description. There are many different prescription creams as wells intralesional treatment which can help this condition. An effective over the counter product to alleviate the symptoms is scytera foam. If the response is inadequate see dermatologist for evaluation amd treatment.

Question 2

i have these itchy red bumps behind my knees and elbows. what should i do to get rid of them?

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See doctor: and get a diagnosis and then it can be treated.

Question 3

i woke up with hives 2 mornings in a row. on day 3, in the middle of the day, i have itchy red bumps on my elbows & knees. what could this be?

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Sorry: You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. There are many diseases that could cause this.

Question 4

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 5

i had tiny itchy red bumps around my shoulders and inner elbow, is it an allergic reaction to my new unwashed sweater or is it scabies?

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Red bumps: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained  to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

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

what's the cause of mildly itchy red bumps on an arm?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: You may have contact dermatitis or fungal dermatitis.It is best to see doctor so you can get some  cream for it.

Question 8

i got black itchy red bumps on my left arm that hurt what could it be?

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Shingles?: Ask your doctor to check . If they are confined to one side and are painful, I would suspect shingles. Early treatment with an anti-viral drug may reduce the duration of the disease and its complications.

Question 9

i have itchy red bumps on my arm after being in the sun. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Solar urtucaria: Very much possible to be "solar urticaria" a kind of skin reaction to physical agents as heat, cold, uv sun rays.

Question 10

hi in 26 year old female i just developed some medium size itchy red bumps on the upper left side of my back and the back of that arm can you tell me.

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Hard to tell: Making a diagnosis on the cause of rash is difficult especially when there is no detailed history or picture of the rash.   I suggest that you talk to your doctor about it.  In the meanwhile, try apply skin moisturizer to the skin on a regular basis to see if this helps.

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For a month i have had small itchy red bumps on both elbows and for 8 months i have had a scaly itchy rash under my butt, what could this be?

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I have these itchy red bumps behind my knees and elbows. what should i do to get rid of them?

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I woke up with hives 2 mornings in a row. on day 3, in the middle of the day, i have itchy red bumps on my elbows & knees. what could this be?

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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 had tiny itchy red bumps around my shoulders and inner elbow, is it an allergic reaction to my new unwashed sweater or is it scabies?

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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?

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What's the cause of mildly itchy red bumps on an arm?

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I got black itchy red bumps on my left arm that hurt what could it be?

A member asked:

I have itchy red bumps on my arm after being in the sun. what could it be?

A member asked:

Hi in 26 year old female i just developed some medium size itchy red bumps on the upper left side of my back and the back of that arm can you tell me.

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