What Causes Bumps On Right Elbow, Behind Knee And Inside Upper Thigh?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2015

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Question : my daughter, 9, has these bumps on her right elbow. have been there quite a while. in the last 6 months or so she has one more behind her right knee and a few more on the inside of her upper thighs. ideas? I posted free last night and someone suggested an eye ointment. hoping to get what it is and how to treat. they do not hurt or itch.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further info.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir/Mam,

I understand your concern.

I have gone through your uploaded image as well.

Can you tell me if any pus or discharge ever emanated from these bumps in these 6 months.

I will guide further based on your reply.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 minutes later)

no, there is never ever a discharge...although its interesting it looks like, even in.the picture like there could be fluid? if it ever was it hardened

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Indurated papule.Possible Spirochetal infection?

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your query and concern.

After thorough research I came to a conclusion that this could be predominantly an infectious lesion (possibly Spirochetal infection)

For confirmation I advise you to get a Serum VDRL test followed by skin lesion biopsy if VDRL is found negative.

Further management is based on test results.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

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