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I Think It’s A Allergic My Son Has A Rash With Spots On His Neck

Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2025

Question: My Son has a rash with spots on his neck I think it’s a allergic reaction to smoking what can I get to clear it without scarring

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like ringworm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I see the photo you attached and it doesn't seem like an allergic reaction.
The skin of his neck contain round scaly spots slightly elevated from skin levels which seems more like ringworm, fungal infection.
You may use antifungal ointment such clotrimazole or terbinafin ointment .

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Can you prescribe a prescription and send it to Walmart or Walgreens under XXXXXXX Hall name please.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can find it as lotrimin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You can find it in walmart with name Lotrimin. Use it twice daily over the affected areas.
Let me know if I can assist you further

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng