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Suggest Remedies For Neck Rash

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016

Question: I have a red rash on the back of my neck. It does not itch or bleed. It is not painful. The skin appears to be puckering. I did wear a necklace while exercising once this week. I have been using a different hair conditioner, but I do not have the rash elsewere such as on my scalp. Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It might be an allergic reaction.
Please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This Will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 minutes later)

I'm unable to forward a photo as I don't have a smart phone. If you can offer a best guess or some type of generic treatment i would appreciate it.

I'll watch it over the weekend and see what happens.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can use a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
Use this cream twice a day.
This should help you.
Try it for a week.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina