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Rash On Neck

Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2021

Question: Rash on neck

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding rash on neck

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

Since how long do you have this rash? is it itchy? does it extend behind the ear as well? have you tried any medications yet? This could be either seborrheic dermatitis or tinea.

Hope to assist you further with your query. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply this just appeared 2 days ago and that you have mentioned yes it extends behind my ear... I also haven’t tried any Medication as of yet as I was wanting advice of what type of medication to apply

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)

Forgot to add it’s not itchy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

One last comment is that the part on the photo I sent is not itchy Butt the back of my scalp is itchy quite a lot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.. Thank you.
The rash and areas involved are suggestive of seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually itchy.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either triamcinolone acetonide or mometasone furoate 0.1 % cream twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications. In addition you may use a ketoconazole based shampoo every alternate day for scalp.
Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng