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Red, Itchy Rash Around Neck. Tetralysal, Differin, Retin A Prescribed For Acne On Face, Back. Advise?

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I am 29 years old woman and have face and back acne problem. My dematologist prescriped tetrasyl and differin for my face and retin A for the back acne. i have been taking this treatment for a month as instricted by the doctor and my face acne is clearing up. However in the last 3 days i have developed a rash around my neck which is red and itchy. Should i stop the treatment?
Fri, 28 Jun 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
HI,
Thanks for writing in.
You should continue the treatment given to you.
The rash can be unrelated to treatment .
You can take tab.Cetirizine 10mg daily for few days.
You can visit your dermatologist for evaluation of this new rash.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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Red, Itchy Rash Around Neck. Tetralysal, Differin, Retin A Prescribed For Acne On Face, Back. Advise?

HI, Thanks for writing in. You should continue the treatment given to you. The rash can be unrelated to treatment . You can take tab.Cetirizine 10mg daily for few days. You can visit your dermatologist for evaluation of this new rash. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology