Skin of elbow

Looks like

Thick, loose, wrinkled skin at the point of the elbow; thin skin in the crease at the front.

What it does

Lets the elbow bend fully; the front crease is where blood is taken.

Keeping it well

Dry, silvery plaques on the point of the elbow are typical of psoriasis. The crease is a classic place for eczema.

Related conditions

• Cubital tunnel syndrome