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What Causes Itchy And Scaly Skin On The Neck Despite A Normal CRP Value?

Hi my sister is trying to figure out what is wrong with her. she can palpate cords under her skin in the upper abdomen to her breast, not painful. she has fibroids around uterus, heavy periods, excruciating pain when taking out a tampon, feels like her insides are being pulled out. colposcopy pending. has been getting iron infusions. plantar faciitis in both feet. occassional swollen lower leg,,aftre reflexology. a rash to her neck, skin is red and thick, she has a swollen lymph node of the right side of neck just below her jaw. the rednes is on her neck and goes up the sides of her face to her temples and she also has red wrists. like a thick band. Her neck is itchy and scaly. sed rate, ana and crp are nnormal. any thoughts? this has been going on for months.
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:
1)Do a full blood count with differential to ruled out allergy
2)use a steroid skin cream(betnovate-c)
3)use protopic ointment
4)Take (PANCEF oral 200) mg two times a day upto 10 days with lactobacillus three times a day upto 3 times
5)if itching is severe take benadryl at night for 6-7 days only
6)take prednisone 20 mg first 7 days, 10 mg next 7 days ,5 mg for next 7days.
7)Expose areas to sunlight everyday and use moisturizer cream twice a day.

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
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What Causes Itchy And Scaly Skin On The Neck Despite A Normal CRP Value?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)Do a full blood count with differential to ruled out allergy 2)use a steroid skin cream(betnovate-c) 3)use protopic ointment 4)Take (PANCEF oral 200) mg two times a day upto 10 days with lactobacillus three times a day upto 3 times 5)if itching is severe take benadryl at night for 6-7 days only 6)take prednisone 20 mg first 7 days, 10 mg next 7 days ,5 mg for next 7days. 7)Expose areas to sunlight everyday and use moisturizer cream twice a day. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,