I Scratched a Crusty Bump — Then Saw Something Started Growing Inside

4. I Scratched a Crusty Bump — Then Saw Something Started Growing Inside
It began with a mild itch on my elbow. I brushed against what felt like a small crusty patch, and without much thought, I scratched it off. Almost instantly, I regretted the decision. That small bump quickly turned red and irritated. What had seemed harmless suddenly raised questions. Was it just dry skin—or something worse?
I wasn’t the only one to experience this. Thousands search the web every day for answers about crusty elbow bumps. If you’re one of them, here’s everything I learned, told from experience and backed by research.