Strange rash on Neck

[Lauren509054]

A few days ago, I woke up with a very strange rash on my neck. There were two circles that were red, slightly raised, and very itchy. My whole neck seemed to be swollen. I have not changed the makeup I am using, and my cleanser is one that I have been using for years and I have never had a problem with it. I proceeded to see my doctor who explained that I should take a reactine or benadryl and apply a cool cloth. This helped take down the swelling and redness, but the itching still persisted. The appearance of the rash did disappear a few  hours afterward, but the itching did not, and it always come back in the morning. This is the fourth day that I have woken up with this strange rash and I am worried it might be something worse than it seems.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like nummular dermatitis. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Zyrtec and apply some calamine lotion on the itchy areas. If the symptoms persist then you may need topical and oral steroids. Please consult a dermatologist in that case. Also then get the possibilities of ringworm and pityriasis rosea(herald patch) ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[jo929]

when you find the answer let me know i have also broken out in a rash 3 times and then it itces so bad i scratch in my sleep i have gone to dr and they give me meds and cream but it comes back it also burns  luck  jops  mine goes all over