What Do Small White Bumps On Elbow Of A Teenager Suggest?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

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Question : My 12 year old daughter has some small white bumps on both her elbows and they don't itch. what could this be.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It is looking like a contact dermatitis.
I would like to know few additional details to rule out chicken pox.
1. Does she have fever or body ache ?
2. Any such lesions on chest or back ?
Please answer the above.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 minutes later)

The answer is no on both Questions.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Just relax, it is a mild allergic reaction.
Just apply cortisone cream twice daily for a week.
She should be fine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D