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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
2 yr. old with reoccuring rash on knees, elbows and knuckles
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
2 yr. old with reoccuring rash on knees, elbows and knuckles
by Agoldie, Apr 01, 2005 12:00AM
My son has been getting a reoccuring rash on his kneecaps, elbows and on his finger joints. After looking at sites that offer a possibility of juvenile arthritis I am a bit rattled. He has seen his pediatrician during a flare up and she was not sure what this could be. There does not appear to be any preceding fever, no swelling, no itching. He does not even notice these varied sized pink bumps. The bumps do not blister, they just shrink and go away to different degrees. They occur most often on knees an elbows and occasionally on finger joints. I do not believe I am doing anything different for soaps or food. I put unscented lotion on him each night after his bath and use oatmeal unscented soap for that. There is no malaise as some of the psoratic arthritis sites has indicated and he is usually a bundle of energy and happiness. I am hoping that you can give me some direction as this has gone on for about two months with no more than a couple of days in between each flare up. I would say that there is usually 5-12 bumps on his joints at any given time. Please help!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 03, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 03, 2005 12:00AM
As I'm sure you realize, arthritis refers to swelling of the joints. A rash on the skin on top of the joints does not imply or suggest arthritis. Although I'm not sure exactly what this rash is, I doubt it has any systemic significance. (I assume your son is otherwise healthy.) My advice is to set up an appointment with a skin doctor. If possible, take photos of the rash when it's in full bloom, in case it isn't there when you see the doctor. If the rash disappears before you get the appointment--and that wouldn't surprise me at all--I'd forget about it. Lots of funny rashes come and go without meaning anything.
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