My son obtained bumps on both his elbows about two weeks ago. Initially, they first appeared like a sudden onset of warts and were very itchy. I put a topical cream on them, which helped the itch. I also noticed a similar rash behind his knees, but the bumps appear a bit smaller. His elbow bumps now have a drier look to them, but have still not faded away and are no longer itchy. What could this be?
Hi, thanks for your query. I have gone through the brief history you have mentioned above. Since there is involvement of body folds like elbows and behind the knees it seems to be atomic eczema or contact dermatitis due to aeroallergens like house dust or pollen or animal dander. These substances have a tendency to lodge in the above-mentioned areas. Age of your child and some images of involved areas may be helpful in diagnosing the condition. You may upload some images at our site if possible. Hope this solves your query.