Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

i have a reoccurring itchy rash/red bumps, not in the same spots. started on back, then gone quickly. 3 months later to foot, then gone. then arm, and gone. now knee, almost gone. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: It is very difficult for us to say what it may be.Consult your doctor or see a dermatologist.

Question 5

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 6

my nephew has red, itchy raised bumps on his elbows and knees. was prescribed a steroid which didn't improve the rash, what could this be? he's 3

Accepted Answer

Itchy Rash: Red, Raised, Itchy bumps sounds like a description of hives. Usually oral steroids improve a hive-like rash. This type of rash can be brought on by recent viral infections, food ingestion or drug ingestion. There are, however, many causes of rash in a 3 year old child so seeing the rash would be helpful to assist in diagnosis. I would be happy to consult with your nephews mom as I am in Ohio.

Question 7

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. ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

i have itchy red bumps on the back if leg, remedy?

Accepted Answer

Possible allergy: Causes of this type of localized itchy rash include contact dermatitis from clothing, creams, etc  or allergic reaction to insect bites.Cortisone cream may help.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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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 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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have a reoccurring itchy rash/red bumps, not in the same spots. started on back, then gone quickly. 3 months later to foot, then gone. then arm, and gone. now knee, almost gone. what could it be?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

My nephew has red, itchy raised bumps on his elbows and knees. was prescribed a steroid which didn't improve the rash, what could this be? he's 3

A member asked:

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. ?

A member asked:

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 itchy red bumps on the back if leg, remedy?

A member asked:

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

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