I am 22 years female. I have developed red itchy bumps all over my upper arms and shoulder a few months ago. Now its spreading over my lower arms too. Today I noticed a scaly patch on my lower left arm. Please suggest what this can be and what can be done to reduce it?

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician5yrs exp

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Itchy skin, also known as pruritus, is an irritating and uncontrollable sensation that makes you want to scratch to relieve the feeling. The possible causes for itchiness include internal illnesses and skin conditions. Usually rash on elbows and knees are linked to skin related condition known as atopic dermatitis. The medical term for atopic dermatitis is eczema. This a chronic skin condition that makes the elbow skin to appear red, itchy, dry, scaly or cracked. Itchy bumps on elbows can also be treated by use of both natural remedies and home care techniques. Most of these remedies help to get rid of itching and inflammation. These home remedies include avoid scratching, bleach bath etc. For further detailed discussion we can connect over a call or a vide conferencing as per your convenience.  

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