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Dodgy elbow help

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Theelephantelbow · 29/11/2024 21:14

Name changed for this.

Both my elbows are sore and slightly red and the L) elbow is sometimes painful when I bend my arm. Both elbows have scabs. R) elbow on the photo looks a bit puss filled but it’s just a scab. L) elbow has a bigger scab. The skin around the L) elbow is saggy and baggy like an elephant.
Do these look infected? Or is there something I can do to try and sort it out before venturing off to the GP?

They have been like this for a little while but just starting to get a little painful.

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ThanksItsUncleFranks · 29/11/2024 21:22

Could it be bursitis?

unsync · 29/11/2024 22:11

Referred to as monkey bums in our family. A build up of dry skin, hardening and getting irritated, cracked and sore.

Do you exfoliate and moisturise them? I find that regular cleaning with a soapy flannel, followed by a good moisturiser (E45, Cetaphil etc) sorts them out in time.

endofthelinefinally · 29/11/2024 22:14

That looks infected. You should see your GP.

Butterbeanbutterbo · 29/11/2024 22:19

Looks a bit like psoriasis

Beamur · 29/11/2024 22:58

Hell-bow!
My poor DD had something really similar..Drs decided not bursitis but did prescribe some antibiotic creams. It took ages but did eventually clear up.

Letmegohome · 30/11/2024 17:57

Ooopff that looks so sore , personally I'd be heading to the pharmacist to see their suggestion it looks "more" than an irritation.
Hope you get relief for it soon

RoamingGnome · 30/11/2024 19:58

Definitely needs a medical opinion. Check if you can send photos to the GP. If it's hot or tender and swollen get seen urgently (signs of joint infection)

GettingStuffed · 01/12/2024 08:22

Definitely looks like psoriasis. If it is a regular moisturising can help.

The other thing that can cause this is resting on your elbows.

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