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Posted 12/16/2012 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have this skin condition on my elbows. Red raised small bumps. They do not itch or bother me. I went to the dermatologist two months ago. The PA said it wasn't anything to worry about and sent me home with Vanos Cream. Well now I have more of them. about 5-6 on each elbow. I've had them a while. When I was on pred they disappeared.
I think this is from the UC. Anybody have anything like this? Going to try a new dermatologist .
Posted 12/16/2012 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have gotten them below both elbows. Nightly now I lube these areas with heavy-duty skin moisturizer, which keeps them at bay. Otherwise, they turn reddish, slightly burn/itch. Have mentioned it to my gastro, who doesn't consider it a big deal. Do you get relief from OTC lotion? If it takes Pred to get rid of yours, they may have a systemic cause. / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 12/16/2012 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Pretty sure I've had the same thing, I just left them alone and they went away. I thought it was related to the pred because the longer I was off it the better they got/less I noticed. None now.
Posted 12/16/2012 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
i know of quite a few people developing psoriasis from humira. how long have you had these rashes?
Posted 12/16/2012 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
I had before the Humira . The dermatologist said it wasn't psoriasis .doesnt look like it. One of my coworkers has psoriasis . It's very nasty looking. Mine are bump like.
I use my forearms and elbows for deep tissue massage. I've been avoiding using my elbows.
I hate seeing a nurse practioner. When I pay for a doctor I want to see a doctor.
My new quest is to fine a new dermatologist who knows what this ugly crap is
Posted 12/16/2012 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Based on the small number, it probably isn't this...but is it keratosis pilaris? Google image search it...but I would hope that an NP or a PA would be able to identify this.

If it does look like that, it is really nothing to worry about. It's something about the excess production of keratin. It is not contagious, just not fun to look at.

Do they even warn you that you will be seeing a PA or a nurse. That would annoy me if I wasn't told ahead of time.
Posted 12/16/2012 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
No they did not warn me. And it did annoy me .
Posted 12/16/2012 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
Here in Florida it happens all the time. When I call tomorrow I'll make sure I'll get a MD
Posted 12/16/2012 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Wow. Whenever I call in they say "the doctor can get you in at this day/time, or you can see a PA (or NP) earlier on this day"

I have to admit that when I went to the Rheumatoligst, I saw a PA first, who evaluated me and presented the results to the Dr. - who then gave me the diagnosis and medication options.
Posted 12/16/2012 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Any chance it is eczema? My son's eczema flares up this time of year and his elbows are one of the places he gets it. Just a thought!
Posted 12/16/2012 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
What does his eczema look like? They gave me this prescription called Vanos. I should look up what it's given for. I'm going to do that now .
Posted 12/16/2012 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
It is used for a lot of skin conditions. It's a cortosteroid. Used for eczema was one of the conditions!
Posted 12/17/2012 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
His eczema is red bumps along w/ very dry skin in those areas. He gets it on his legs, elbows, booty, back of arms.

I'm not sure where you are live...we live in North Carolina where it is starting to get chilly. The heat runs more which makes the eczema worse. We run a humidifier to combat that.

I think cetaphil is the best overall body lotion for eczema. He is on prescription cutivate (low dose steroid).

Hope this helps a little!
Posted 12/17/2012 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
It does TY. I live in central Florida, kind of similar weather.
Posted 12/17/2012 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Granuloma Annulare . That's what I have. Looks exactly like that. Had a punch biopsy a few years Back not exactly where it is now. Came back with that diagnosis. Had it removed. Just looked at pictures online. That's it!. Another autoimmune dz. Great!!!
Posted 12/17/2012 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Wow did a search in HW. There's a lot on granuloma annulare. I think this Skin thing really has something to do with UC. RA had quite a few posting about it. Interesting, I just had all these tests for arthritis. Going to reg MD to talk about results about that
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