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Why Is My Knee Itchy And Bruised?
hi my knee was itchy so i scratched it but it got even more itchy so i had a look at my right knee and their is a white lump surrounded by bruising in the shape of a circle the lump is the size of 20p.i have not banged my knee or fallen so no reason for it ,it looks a little bit like a blister not a blood blister
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Hi,
It may be irritant contact dermatitis most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. A course of antibiotic,oral steroid in tapering dose and antihistaminics for few weeks. Apply antibiotic cream till the lesion become dry.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It may be irritant contact dermatitis most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. A course of antibiotic,oral steroid in tapering dose and antihistaminics for few weeks. Apply antibiotic cream till the lesion become dry.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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