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Are Bumps On Elbow Related With Fungal Infections?
My child has skin colored raised bumps on his elbows. It appears it is also starting on his knee. They don t itch and are not painful. They look wart like or psoriasis like. Not sure if they are fungal or viral? They are clumped together almost like a growth. Any idea what they might be and how to treat?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hello there,
They can be psoriasis itself especially if they are clumped and have silvery edges. But these are better assessed by a dermatologist. Viral etiology bumps generally are accompanied by itching and fever so they may not be the causative organism. If they are fungal then topical antifungals would take care of it but then again an assessment by a dermatologist is essential.
Thank you for your query,
Dr Arun A
They can be psoriasis itself especially if they are clumped and have silvery edges. But these are better assessed by a dermatologist. Viral etiology bumps generally are accompanied by itching and fever so they may not be the causative organism. If they are fungal then topical antifungals would take care of it but then again an assessment by a dermatologist is essential.
Thank you for your query,
Dr Arun A
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