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Can Infection Cause Soreness On The Back Of The Neck?

I HAVE A SORE ON THE BACK OF MY NECK/HEAD THAT IS NOT BLEEDING BUT CRUSTY AND OOZING. I THOUGHT IT WAS A SPIDER BITE OR PIMPLE AND WAS TRYING TO POP IT BUT ENDED UP WITH THIS SORE. NOW THE OTHER SIDE OF MY NECK FEELS LIKE IT IS BRUISED BUT THE PAIN IS NOW SPREADING UP INTO MY HEAD BUT THERE IS NO BRUISE. COULD I HAVE A STAFF INFECTION OR IS THIS SOMETHING ELSE? IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE RINGWORM.
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hi. I did review your concern
the sore lesion on your neck could be an infection or a irritant dermatitis. due to wearing some new necklace or ornament or shirt material or shampoo. However to be exactly sure I would advice you to consult your dermatologist who can then look at the lesion personally, examine it and begin the treatment. If its dermatitis , keeping the irritant away and steroid creams would helps. If its infection like a boil or furuncle or a carbuncle due to staphylococci as you suspect it would required local antibiotic cream application. Meanwhile keep that area clean.
I hope this helps
Wish you a very healthy life ahead.
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Can Infection Cause Soreness On The Back Of The Neck?

Hi. I did review your concern the sore lesion on your neck could be an infection or a irritant dermatitis. due to wearing some new necklace or ornament or shirt material or shampoo. However to be exactly sure I would advice you to consult your dermatologist who can then look at the lesion personally, examine it and begin the treatment. If its dermatitis , keeping the irritant away and steroid creams would helps. If its infection like a boil or furuncle or a carbuncle due to staphylococci as you suspect it would required local antibiotic cream application. Meanwhile keep that area clean. I hope this helps Wish you a very healthy life ahead.