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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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Dark ring around my neck and dark blotches on the back of my neck area.
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
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Dark ring around my neck and dark blotches on the back of my neck area.

by Evangelina Perez, Oct 30, 2000 12:00AM

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 30, 2000 12:00AM
Evangelina:

You may have eczmea, a superficial fungus infection, a genetic skin change that affects the neck --  please show your problem to a doctor.  He or she can tell you what's up and very likely help the problem a great deal.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
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