Rash on My Elbows

RE: Rash on My Elbows Post By Claudia-MD (Guest Post) (12/04/2006) If you have had this problem for a year and nothing seems to help, I wouldn't wait til it clears up to see the dermatologist....I would go now. The doc will probably be able to easily diagnose it and provide you with something that will relieve it with no further trial-and-error, guesswork. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post by Sharylesley (13) | (12/01/2006) Contact It sounds very much like psoriasis. I have had it for years on my elbows and it cannot be cured only controlled - I use a cream called Psor-Asist avaialble here in Australia but your chemist may have something similar. Stress can cause it to flare up and also some diets which have too much citrus in it can cause problems too. If you take evening primrose oil apparently that can help too and I have also been told that a pro-biotic like Yakult would help. That didn't work for me but who knows there is no harm in trying that unless you're lactose intolerant RE: Rash on My Elbows Post By j (Guest Post) (12/01/2006) Try cutting a grapefruit in half and putting your elbows in it, swirling the half about your elbow and then letting it sit for a bit. The acids are supposed to do wonders and afterwards, keep it very clean and do this once a week or so. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post by Debbie52 (656) | (12/01/2006) Profile | Contact I get something similar from time to time. I find that keeping the area clean really helps and then putting on some moisturizing lotion. If it itches, some hydrocortisone cream will help. Really tho, seeing a skin Dr would be your best bet. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post by peachynptc (39) | (12/01/2006) Profile | Contact I had something similar when I was younger. Turned out to be warts. Just a whole lot of them. Took me years to get rid of it. My mom wouldn't take me to the doctor. I suggest going to the Dermatologist BEFORE you figure it out. He will know for sure. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post By (Guest Post) (11/30/2006) Could be psoriasis or eczema. Try other solutions and if they don't work see a dermatologist. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post by Kreatvmuzk1111 (12) | (11/30/2006) Contact I have this problem too, if I put my elbows on tables. Not knowing what cleaning solution was used and if it's a wooden table that has furniture polished on it, it will break my elbows out as well. I either were long sleeves or keep my elbows down. For itching and healing, I use "Sarna" lotion. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post By Lois (Guest Post) (11/30/2006) It is probably dandruff. Many people do not know it can be on your skin. Use dandruff shampoo with selenium 2.5% or selsun RX 2.5%. Triamcinolone acetonide cream is helpful. You may need a prescription for these. Try selsen blue shapoo first. RE: Rash on My Elbows Post by Grandma Bess (13) | (11/30/2006) Contact Please check out Scalpicin at any pharmacy. This worked on flaky patches I had in my eyebrows and scalp. It's good stuff. J.B.