What causes bluish-red rash on the side of the neck?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
This is regarding my friend's infection condition. He went to a sleepover at a friend's place and the next day had a bluish-red rash on the right side of his neck. It was very painful. He consulted a doctor who gave injection for a fungal infection. But the next day the rash was bigger and prominent than before. The pain was also more severe and movements were difficult. I am attaching a picture of each of these two days.
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
I have seen the attached photographs (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). As per the details, it seems that your friend has a condition of the skin called paederus dermatitis. It is also known as insect bite dermatitis. It is characterized by a sudden spontaneous rash which is red colored with a black bite mark and is mostly painful or associated with a burning sensation.
In such cases, I prefer to advise oral antibiotics like Cloxacillin and topical cream containing a combination of antibiotic and steroid-like Futop-B cream. It is to be applied over the affected area twice daily for five to seven days. In addition, antihistamines like the tablet Levocetirizine also help.
Kindly consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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