The redness and itchiness of the elbow is mostly caused by eczema, contact dermatitis, insect bite dermatitis, etc., which can be improved by using topical medications and oral medications.
1. Eczema: a chronic inflammatory, itchy skin disease, mostly symmetrical distribution, manifested as erythema, papules, etc., with significant itching. You can use local topical glucocorticoid drugs, such as mometasone furoate, compound flumethasone, etc., with anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effect.
2. Contact dermatitis: mostly manifested as erythema with clear boundary at the contact site, you can take oral anti-allergic drugs, such as cetirizine, loratadine, etc., which has the effect of anti-allergic and anti-itching. Combined with topical Dinaid cream, flufenamic acid butyl ester ointment and other medications.
3. Insect bite dermatitis: is due to mosquito bites caused by a skin allergic reaction, can be coated with glycerine lotion, hydrocortisone butyrate cream, budesonide cream and other medications.
Elbow redness, swelling and itching may be other diseases, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, the drug needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor.