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Suggest Treatment For Dark And Dry Skin In The Left Elbow

Within the last month or so I noticed that the skin on my left elbow, below the joint (forearm), was turning a darker shade and has begun peeling. I don t notice any discomfort or overly dry skin, and the area that is darkening is about 1.5 x4 or so. When I first noticed it, there were scabs on that elbow that I could not remember a cause for, but in the last few weeks the scabs have disappeared. I am a 29yr old male, 5 11 tall, 200lbs, caucasian. I have no serious medical conditions that I know of, but do suffer from mild asthma, ADHD, seasonal allergies, and about 1yr ago I had what I believe to be a gout attack . As for family/hereditary medical conditions, I know of high blood pressure and gout, but nothing else comes to mind.
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Hi.
As per your case history you may be having a mild eczema on elbow.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't peel the skin as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a good emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it.
3. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like mometasone cream on it.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Dark And Dry Skin In The Left Elbow

Hi. As per your case history you may be having a mild eczema on elbow. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t peel the skin as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a good emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on it. 3. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like mometasone cream on it. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.