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What Causes Itchy Rashes And Bumps On Neck Inspite Of Using Benadryl And Calamine?

I have had an itchy rash on my neck since July 2nd. I have been using Benadryl and also Calamine lotion. It appear to had spread around my neck and has gotten dark in color. There are also some bumps gathered together in patches. It sometimes burn. I am concerned.....
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having some fungal infection producing lesion and itching.
In this condition only calamine lotion will not work.
Apply anti-fungal cream or triple action cream locally.
Continue with Benadryl for itching.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Itchy Rashes And Bumps On Neck Inspite Of Using Benadryl And Calamine?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having some fungal infection producing lesion and itching. In this condition only calamine lotion will not work. Apply anti-fungal cream or triple action cream locally. Continue with Benadryl for itching. Ok and take care.