Hello, I decided to come on here to ask a question about a possible neck rash I've had for weeks now. I went to my dermatologist and because there were several whiteheads on my neck he didnt even take a second look and told me it was acne. I'm pretty sure its not acne though.
A couple of weeks ago I had patches of bumps on both side of my neck (left and right side only and clear in the middle) these bumps were irritating (my skin felt tight) but it was skin colored and barely noticeable so I didn't do anything about it. One day I washed my neck with a loofah and then it started breaking out into red bumps and whiteheads. I was also scratching it in my sleep apparently. One of the red bumps got to the side of a dime. That specific bump is gone now but I can feel two others forming. They are firm to the touch and painful. I'm pretty sure its not acne cysts because it doesnt develop come into head and just swells up and then gets better.
I am using cortizone creme right now it has dramatically improved but the bumps keep coming up. I also get what looks like whiteheads on the infected area but im pretty sure its not acne because if I pop it its just dry.
Please help! I will be going back to my dermatologist but I have to convince him its not acne. I would love to know what to tell him so he can prescribe me something! Thanks so much!