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What Causes Rashes On The Neck?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2017
Question: Hi,

I just noticed this little rash on my neck. it does not hurt what could it be from? I don't see any others on my body like that. is it anything to worry about?
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible fungal or eczema rash.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I saw carefully your photos.

From what I am seeing it may be like a small patch of a fungal infection or eczema. It is localized in an area where can be humid from the sweating so it makes the area prone to develop this kind of infections.

I would recommend to apply Ketoconazole 2% crema, twice/day for 2 weeks.
If not better after the first week, or if worse, then switch to Hydrocortisone 1% cream, once/day for 1 week.
Try to keep that area as dry as is possible.

If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.


Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Klarida Papaqako

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What Causes Rashes On The Neck?

Brief Answer: Possible fungal or eczema rash. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query. I read carefully your question and I saw carefully your photos. From what I am seeing it may be like a small patch of a fungal infection or eczema. It is localized in an area where can be humid from the sweating so it makes the area prone to develop this kind of infections. I would recommend to apply Ketoconazole 2% crema, twice/day for 2 weeks. If not better after the first week, or if worse, then switch to Hydrocortisone 1% cream, once/day for 1 week. Try to keep that area as dry as is possible. If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako