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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Dermatitis In Neck Area
Question: This is on the back left side of my neck..picture in uploads. what could this be? Very raw..
Brief Answer:
Allergic contact dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photograph.
As per details it seems that you are having a condition of skin called as Allergic Contact Dermatitis.
It may be caused by multiple factors like use of any cosmetics, after shave lotion, Deodorant.
The chances of allergic dermatitis increase on abraded skin most likely over the cuts caused during the shave.
In such cases I advice to my patients to stop the use of offending agent till the complete resolution occurs.
One should avoid using after shave lotions as they are the most common culprits causing Allergic contact dermatitis over this area.
I prefer to prescribe mild potency steroid like hydrocortisone to be applied over the affected area mixed with an antibiotic cream like Mupirocin 2%. Anti histaminic like Levocetrizine also helps.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Write back to me after 5 days of the discussed treatment.
Share my opinion with your doctor.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Allergic contact dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photograph.
As per details it seems that you are having a condition of skin called as Allergic Contact Dermatitis.
It may be caused by multiple factors like use of any cosmetics, after shave lotion, Deodorant.
The chances of allergic dermatitis increase on abraded skin most likely over the cuts caused during the shave.
In such cases I advice to my patients to stop the use of offending agent till the complete resolution occurs.
One should avoid using after shave lotions as they are the most common culprits causing Allergic contact dermatitis over this area.
I prefer to prescribe mild potency steroid like hydrocortisone to be applied over the affected area mixed with an antibiotic cream like Mupirocin 2%. Anti histaminic like Levocetrizine also helps.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Write back to me after 5 days of the discussed treatment.
Share my opinion with your doctor.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay i have a very busy schedule is there any possible way that i could buy this over the counter and treat at home?
Brief Answer:
You should see doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I understand that it's difficult to see a doctor with this busy schedule but for a perfect diagnosis you should visit him and get the prescription.
You should understand that advice we give here is based on seeing the photographs and reality may differ.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
You should see doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I understand that it's difficult to see a doctor with this busy schedule but for a perfect diagnosis you should visit him and get the prescription.
You should understand that advice we give here is based on seeing the photographs and reality may differ.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay thanks I just have one more question for you please..I'm having shooting pains in my back right where my left lung could be, it's especially brought on by movement and is a little tight when I breathe in could this be signs of a blood clot
Brief Answer:
Unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, It's unlikely to be a blood clot. You should get Chest X-ray to rule out any pleural effusion or pneumonia. If X-ray is clear, this could be probably Muscular pain.
Good Luck.
Unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, It's unlikely to be a blood clot. You should get Chest X-ray to rule out any pleural effusion or pneumonia. If X-ray is clear, this could be probably Muscular pain.
Good Luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Really? Even if it's where the lung is? Thanks for being so helpful by the way :)
Brief Answer:
Get Chest X-ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Blood clots that is Pulmonary embolism don't present with pain in back. They usually present with Breathlessness.
We don't suspect Pulmonary embolism based on the complaints you have mentioned.
Getting a Chest X-ray would guide you better.
Thank You for the appreciation. Whenever you have any query, just re-open this discussion to reach me directly.
Take Care.
Get Chest X-ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Blood clots that is Pulmonary embolism don't present with pain in back. They usually present with Breathlessness.
We don't suspect Pulmonary embolism based on the complaints you have mentioned.
Getting a Chest X-ray would guide you better.
Thank You for the appreciation. Whenever you have any query, just re-open this discussion to reach me directly.
Take Care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how do I do that? I don't think there's an option
Brief Answer:
Open this query
Detailed Answer:
Hi, You can open this query, and ask a follow up question by recharging.
In case you are unable to do it, you can go to my profile and ask me a question directly.
Even if you are unable to do that, you can ask a query, mentioning "Query for Dr Anshul Varshney" , the query would be directed to me.
I hope it helps.
Thank you.
Open this query
Detailed Answer:
Hi, You can open this query, and ask a follow up question by recharging.
In case you are unable to do it, you can go to my profile and ask me a question directly.
Even if you are unable to do that, you can ask a query, mentioning "Query for Dr Anshul Varshney" , the query would be directed to me.
I hope it helps.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Awesome thanks so much:)
Brief Answer:
Good Luck.
Detailed Answer:
If you have no further questions XXX, you may close the discussion and rate it.
Take Care.
Good Luck.
Detailed Answer:
If you have no further questions XXX, you may close the discussion and rate it.
Take Care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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