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How To Treat Itchy Rashes In The Calf And Elbow?
I have a rash on my lower right calf, which started as very itchy red bumps. It started with 3 in a small cluster and another 2 together in another area on same leg. Now my left elbow has a small cluster and today my left lower calf has the same bumps. Very itchy and in the beginning as the are appearing it is tender. What do I need to do for this
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Hi,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes in the calf and elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of body as well. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. You should wear loose clothes. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like blood test, allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug and may prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or antibacterial like clindamycin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes in the calf and elbow which seems to be due to contact dermatitis, skin infection, and fungal infection. It could be due to poor hygiene of body as well. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking your skin with any sharp object. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. You should wear loose clothes. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like blood test, allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug and may prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or antibacterial like clindamycin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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