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Doctordle #49
Itchy patches in the elbow creases
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-19. It presents "Itchy patches in the elbow creases" as a Easy Dermatology puzzle. The final answer is Eczema.
Answer
Eczema
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 12-year-old has very itchy dry patches in the elbow creases.
Clue 2
Scratching makes the skin thicker and more irritated.
Clue 3
Symptoms flare during winter and after harsh soaps.
Clue 4
There is a personal history of allergies in this fictional case.
Clue 5
The condition is a chronic inflammatory skin pattern.
Clue 6
One common medical name is atopic dermatitis.
Plain-language explanation
Eczema, including atopic dermatitis, can cause dry, itchy, inflamed skin that flares with triggers. The puzzle clues use a common flexural rash pattern.
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