Is A Painless Red Mark On The Neck A Cause For Concern?
I have a red mark that suddenly appeared on my neck these 1-2 days. It looks like a hickey, but of course it is 100% not. Haven t had any sexual activity whatsoever in the past few years. It doesn t hurt or itch at all. What could it be? I am 31 years old, male
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history, you are probably having an insect bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is :
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Is A Painless Red Mark On The Neck A Cause For Concern?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history, you are probably having an insect bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is : 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days. If the problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech