Small bumps near the elbow may be the result of keratosis pilaris, folliculitis, eczema and other diseases, which need to be analyzed according to the clinical manifestations. 1. Keratosis pilaris: it occurs on the upper arm and the extensor side of the thigh, with symmetrical distribution, and occasionally with generalized distribution. Involved parts of the skin have a special roughness, lesions for the needle tip to grain size follicular papules, skin color, not fusion, can be manifested as small bumps near the elbow. 2. Folliculitis: not pay attention to the elbow area hygiene, may make the local hair follicle infection, caused by folliculitis, the infection is serious, can make the local pustules, similar to the small pimples, also accompanied by itching, pain and other symptoms. 3. Eczema: It occurs in the hands, feet, calves, elbows, femurs, breasts, vulva, anus and other places, mostly symmetrical onset. Performance for the affected area of the skin infiltration of dark red spots on the pimples, scratches and scales, self-conscious also have obvious itching. There are many reasons for the small bumps near the elbow, and it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for appropriate examination and treatment.