Hi,
I've had what looks like the same thing for the last few days. Itchy spots on hands, knees and elbows. I saw the Dr today, who advised it's probably result of a viral infection, which will clear up by itself after a week or two. For the itching, she prescribed Telfast antihistamine as my over the counter Clarityn wasn't enough.
I hope this helps others!
I have been suffering from the same itchy bumps for a few days now. I am not taking any medication, have not changed anything like detergent or soap...not allergic to anything to my knowledge...so far...have no clue what it is. Going to the doc on Monday, i guess, if it does not go away by then. I also have them on my elbow and feet (mostly my heels). Have been to a water park/amusement park recently....could have picked up something there...
Have you got a diagnosis yet?
It looks very similar to a rash I have been getting since I was a kid. I think it started when I was 12 or 13 and I've had it off and on since then (about 20 years). I has gotten better with age. I used to get a ton of red bumps on my fingers (mostly on the knuckles), elbows, toes and rarely a few on my knees. There were times I would have over a hundred on my hands. They were usually not painful unless I bumped them. The ones close to the fingernail or tips of fingers were the worst. The ones on my elbows and toes would itch. I have seen a few dermatologists over the years and have had 2 or 3 skin biopsy's with no real answer. One doctor suggested Granuloma annulare, which sort of fits, but not really. I was also tested for Lupus (discoid) and had somewhat positive results on the first test and negative results on another test. The last doctor gave me a fancy word for "you are getting a rash and we don't know why". It hasn't been as bad over the last few years and I don't know why. I still do get some bumps every month.
Hope it helps to at least know there are others out there. I hope you get an answer.
It looks like I have the same thing... Did you ever get a diagnosis?
i see your pic... that looks exactly what i had.
i been taking clenbuterol which is asthma medication, and i developed that same itchy bumpy skin rash on my hands and knuckles and elbow too. you may be having an alergic reaction to a medication you have been taking regularly?
stop taking the meds and edventally the alergic reaction will go away on its own :)
Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, pompholyx or scabies bites. Scabies is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.