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How To Get Rid Of Itchy Rashes Around Base Of Neck?
Hi I have a skin rash around the base of my neck - they appear like little blisters and are very itchy. I am healthy otherwise - I do have High Blood Pressure but that has been for approx.. 10 years. This rash first appeared a couple of weeks ago but then disappeared. It started again on Thursday and today has really expanded to completely circle the base of my neck. Thank you Lynda Skuse
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Hi Lynda,
Thanks for your query.
Your rash around the neck is apparently allergic in nature (called Allergic Contact Dermatitis), due to either,
- the pendant chain around the neck,
- infected/sweaty collar of the shirt or,
- shirt made of synthetic fabric.
The cause of allergy can be identified by avoiding the above mentioned items, one at a time.
An ointment containing a steroid + antihistaminic drug, apart from avoiding the culprit item, will cure the rash.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Your rash around the neck is apparently allergic in nature (called Allergic Contact Dermatitis), due to either,
- the pendant chain around the neck,
- infected/sweaty collar of the shirt or,
- shirt made of synthetic fabric.
The cause of allergy can be identified by avoiding the above mentioned items, one at a time.
An ointment containing a steroid + antihistaminic drug, apart from avoiding the culprit item, will cure the rash.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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