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What Causes Small Bumps On Elbows?
Posted on
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Question : Hi good day
On sunday night i noticed some small skin tone bumps on my 21 month old sons elbows. On Monday morning it grew in size and does not it itch him. I can also provide pictures if necessary. Do you have an idea what this maybe?
On sunday night i noticed some small skin tone bumps on my 21 month old sons elbows. On Monday morning it grew in size and does not it itch him. I can also provide pictures if necessary. Do you have an idea what this maybe?
Brief Answer:
Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question and viewed the picture.
The appearance of the bumps is consistent with a virus. This particular one looks like something called "Molluscum Contagiosum" The name sounds terrible, but it is not nearly as bad as it sounds. They may get a little bigger, but ultimately they fade and go away without any intervention.
Though typical viral rashes resolve in 1-2 weeks, Molluscum usually lingers for longer longer than that, even up to several weeks. There is really nothing to do for it. I advise, however, that at his next regularly scheduled checkup with his pediatrician, you point it out so it can be properly followed until it resolves.
Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question and viewed the picture.
The appearance of the bumps is consistent with a virus. This particular one looks like something called "Molluscum Contagiosum" The name sounds terrible, but it is not nearly as bad as it sounds. They may get a little bigger, but ultimately they fade and go away without any intervention.
Though typical viral rashes resolve in 1-2 weeks, Molluscum usually lingers for longer longer than that, even up to several weeks. There is really nothing to do for it. I advise, however, that at his next regularly scheduled checkup with his pediatrician, you point it out so it can be properly followed until it resolves.
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