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Kindly suggest management of recurrent rashes in the neck.

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Dr. Vinay Kumar

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At August 31, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 14, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father is 63 years old and has rashes in his neck. He had rash before and got medication by a family doctor (a Steroid and Zantac). He is also taking allergy medication. Since then the previous rash subsided. Now that he completed his 30 days prescription, he got another set of rashes and has irritation and burning sensation and redness. Can you prescribe for his symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Vinay Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have examined the pictures as well as the details sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I find a similarity of the condition with irritant dermatitis complicated by steroid dependence.

Had I been able to examine him in person, I would have asked him about the evolution of the rash and other details. I believe his original picture has been modified with the use of Steroids and he has developed dependence to this class of drugs. This is clear from the fact that after completion of the 30 days course, he again started having the symptoms. He can be relieved of his problem but we will have to proceed in a systematic manner.

In this case, I would have recommended the use of either mild or moderately potent steroid creams with an intent to control the acute episode and gradually taper them off to a point where he can stay normal without Steroids. I might have considered providing Mometasone or Betamenthasone creams initially and slowly start diluting them with cold cream to reduce their potency. Then I would have gone on to increase the proportion of cold cream till I could control the rash just with cold cream. All this while I would have depended heavily on antiallergics like Levocetirizine or Desloratadine.

In such a situation, cold compresses are a great help. Just ensure that he does not have any factor that could aggravate his problems like diabetes or other contact allergies. I am sure by following the recommendations, your dad would soon be in his comfort zone.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vinay Kumar
Dr. Vinay Kumar

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