What Causes Bumps Around Both Elbows?

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014

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Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : my son is 4 today he woke up with bumps around both elbows looking like a pattern of bumps.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Topical mometasone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
From the review of the clinical photograph, It seems like some sort of allergic reaction to insect bites called papular urticaria.
I would suggest you application of a cream containing mometasone and fusidic acid twice a day for atleast 15 days.
Antihistaminics can be given as required for itching if present.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar