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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
what is it
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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what is it
by Brent, Mar 26, 2000 12:00AM
for the last 2 years i have had a strange rash from my neck up. all my life i have had eczema but this is different, i react to foods more servely and it is burning red.
i have been told by many doctors that it is either a yeast infection or didestive problems, the only way to stop it is be on heavy prednisolone, antiotics, and steroid creams
it is that bad when i am off the medicine that i cannot go out side because from my neck gets burnt very easily by the suns rays causing bleeding weeping and extreme dryness and redness
i have been told by many doctors that it is either a yeast infection or didestive problems, the only way to stop it is be on heavy prednisolone, antiotics, and steroid creams
it is that bad when i am off the medicine that i cannot go out side because from my neck gets burnt very easily by the suns rays causing bleeding weeping and extreme dryness and redness
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 26, 2000 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2000 12:00AM
Brent:
I apologize, but I cannot tell from your description what you have. Eczmea can certainly affect the face, but not usually in such a widespread manner as you describe. I can't tell whether you are perhaps having a reaction or side-effect from topical cortisone, or something entirely different.
You will, I think, have to see a live dermatologist, who should be able to sort out your problems and most likely treat them as well.
best.
Dr. R
I apologize, but I cannot tell from your description what you have. Eczmea can certainly affect the face, but not usually in such a widespread manner as you describe. I can't tell whether you are perhaps having a reaction or side-effect from topical cortisone, or something entirely different.
You will, I think, have to see a live dermatologist, who should be able to sort out your problems and most likely treat them as well.
best.
Dr. R
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