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Rash on knees and elbows on 3yo

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Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems

The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA

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Rash on knees and elbows on 3yo

by Vicky, Sep 05, 2000 12:00AM

Tags: rash, Rashes, Dermatology, daughter, eczema, itch, Medicine

My 3 yo daughter has a bumpy, itchy rash on her knees and elbows. She has it most of the time but only sometimes does it itch. I put hydrocortisone cream on it when it itches. Should I take her to our doctor for some other medicine?

Doctor's Answer

by Alan Rockoff, MD

, Sep 05, 2000 12:00AM

Vicky:

Yes, I think so. The most likely condition is childhood eczema, and there are safe and effective but stronger creams than hydrocortisone. Your doctor can make a definitive diagnosis and prescribe what's needed.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

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by Vicky, Sep 07, 2000 12:00AM

Thank you for your response. I appreciate the time you take to answer questions here!

by amirica78, Jul 06, 2008 11:31PM

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