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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On The Cheeks And Neck

Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Question: I am having rashes on my cheeks and neck since two days, since I shifted to XXXXXXX for the first time. It is mildly itchy.

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

Brief Answer:
Acne

Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed your image.

You seem to have acne.

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser e.g Cetaphil cleansing lotion,2x daily.

I suggest you to use Clindac A 1% solution during day time and Deriva CMS gel for night time application.

In addition you may take Cap. Microdox LBX (Doxycycline), 2x daily for 2-4 weeks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Hi, thanks for the reply but i dont think its acne because the rashes are on the neck area and arms and back. I do not have prominent boils

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical antiinflammatory cream

Detailed Answer:
hi.

It could also be an allergic reaction.
I suggest you to apply a topical antiinflammatory cream e.g Elocon cream,2x daily for a week.
In addition you may take a tablet of levocetrizine (teczine 5mg) onve daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar