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My son has itching and white scaly skin on his elbows , ?
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Contact Dermatitis?: He may have contact dermatitis or an localsed allergic rash.You can try using over the counter 1% Hydrocortisone cream and if not better consult your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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