Red bumps on both of my elbows

Both of my elbows have a red bumpy rash and it has been lasting for about a month already. I have been trying to exfoliate them away but it is of no use.Should I continue or not?Please help me on what i should do. Thank you.

These are the pictures of my elbows.
Picture of right elbow - http://s671.photobucket.com/albums/vv80/DaveTeo/?action=view&current=Picture0002.jpg
Picture of left elbow - http://s671.photobucket.com/albums/vv80/DaveTeo/?action=view&current=Picture0003.jpg

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It is very difficult confirming a diagnosis without examination but it can be contact dermatitis, friction rub or eczema. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible and avoid rubbing the elbows with surface when sitting. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and God bless.