Small itchy bumps on the elbow may be due to insect bite dermatitis, dry skin, hives and other factors.
1. Insect bite dermatitis: it is a localized skin allergic and inflammatory reaction that occurs after the skin is bitten by insects such as mosquitoes and fleas, manifesting itself as a sudden onset of red, windswept pimples, often accompanied by intense itching.
2. Dry skin: due to frequent bathing, repeated friction, environmental factors, age factors and other factors may lead to dry skin on the elbow, manifested as dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and other symptoms, the serious cases can appear erythema, pimples, hemorrhagic chaffing and other symptoms.
3. urticaria: commonly known as “wind bumps”, may be due to the elbow skin contact with certain substances (pollen, dust mites, etc.), scratches, cold, sun exposure and other factors, a limited edema reaction, manifested as a varying sizes of lumpy elevation, bright red or pale white, accompanied by obvious itching.
Itchy bumps on the elbow may also be caused by other factors, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner in order to clarify the cause of the disease, symptomatic treatment.