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What Is The Reason For Red Pimple Like Rashes On Upper Chest That Spreads To The Neck?

Hi! I broke out with a rash across my upper chest, it looks like red bumps & some of the bumps look like pimples. At first the rash wasn t itchy, but now day 5 of the rash & it has gotten worse & is now spreading up my neck. Not sure what s going on.
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, the possibilities include truncal acne and pityrosporum folliculitis.
Truncal acne is a type of acne/ pimples affecting chest, back and neck . it could benefit from using a topical gel containing 2.5% to 5% Benzoyl peroxide.
Pityrosporum folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles by a yeast. You need to take a course of oral antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole for 5 days. You can also try using a 2% ketoconazole containing shampoo. Apply it over the affected areas during bath and wash it off after 10 minutes for 10-15 days.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Is The Reason For Red Pimple Like Rashes On Upper Chest That Spreads To The Neck?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your description, the possibilities include truncal acne and pityrosporum folliculitis. Truncal acne is a type of acne/ pimples affecting chest, back and neck . it could benefit from using a topical gel containing 2.5% to 5% Benzoyl peroxide. Pityrosporum folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles by a yeast. You need to take a course of oral antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole for 5 days. You can also try using a 2% ketoconazole containing shampoo. Apply it over the affected areas during bath and wash it off after 10 minutes for 10-15 days. Hope this helps you. Take care.